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BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Nokia 3120 Classic

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Nokia 3120 Classic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 3120 Classic X BlackBerry Torch 9860 20Points
3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

0mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Torch 9860

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Torch 9860} 20 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs 3120 Classic} 3 Advantages Nokia 3120 Classic
+768MB LPDDR223 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB
+4GB (2GB available)84 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB (24MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB microSD
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)17%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+252 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs200 PPI
+3.7"85%
Larger screen
vs2"
+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G UMTS
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps37 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1230 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+85 grams (2.98 ounces)59%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+(front) 0MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

7 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
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ModelTorch 98603120 Classic
Other model namesTelus Blackberry Touch, RIM MonzaNokia 3120 Classic
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date11/6/20114/1/2008
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)45.4 x 111.3 millimeters (1.79 x 4.38 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)85 grams (2.98 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI200 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Nokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)feature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
RAM memory768MB LPDDR232MB
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)64MB (24MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported176x144 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlACMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BAT-30615-006
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1230 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours2.8 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Optical Trackpad
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Webkit Browser
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM
• Java framework
• Colors: Graphite, Plum/Powder White, Deep Red, Chestnut Brown
• Recording VGA video only firmware update
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9860Nokia 3120 Classic
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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