BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Nokia 6790 slide

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Nokia 6790 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/13/2013 11:51 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:08 PM

Compare Nokia 6790 X BlackBerry Torch 9860 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Nokia 6790 slide Compare BlackBerry Torch 9860 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Torch 9860

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

21 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9860	vs	3 Advantages Nokia 6790 slide
+768MB LPDDR25 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+4GB (2GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (120MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 8GB microSD
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)36% Thinner	vs	15.6 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+252 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	167 PPI
+3.7"54% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(back) 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40% More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	2.5mm jack
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+124 grams (4.34 ounces)9% Lighter
1230 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Torch 9860	6790 slide
Other model names	Telus Blackberry Touch, RIM Monza	Nokia 6790 slide for Latin America
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Nokia
Release date	11/6/2011	7/21/2009
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	15.6 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)	58 x 97.6 millimeters (2.28 x 3.84 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~31.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 7.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	256MB (120MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	DivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV9
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA9
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	2.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BAT-30615-006	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-4L
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	5 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Optical Trackpad • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Webkit Browser • BlackBerry maps • BBM Java framework	• Colors: Black • QuickOffice, PDF Reader • Ovi Maps Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Nokia 6790 slide
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered