BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2013 5:41 PM, updated: 5/22/2017 8:37 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004 X BlackBerry Torch 9860 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004 Compare BlackBerry Torch 9860 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

N/A

930
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	7 Advantages Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (2GB available)156% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (800MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)57% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+3.7"16% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use 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
+1230 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	930 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+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
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+306 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)

Hands-free calling

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
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Model	Torch 9860	BRAVIA S004
Other model names	Telus Blackberry Touch, RIM Monza	Sony Ericsson S004 for Japanese market
Country or region available	Canada, USA	Japan
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony Ericsson
Release date	11/6/2011	6/1/2010
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)	51 x 111 millimeters (2.01 x 4.37 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	306 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	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 7.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	feature not registered
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	1GB (800MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
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	3.1 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE
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	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
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	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	DivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BAT-30615-006	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	930 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	260 hours (10.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Optical Trackpad • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Webkit Browser • BlackBerry maps • BBM Java framework	• Colors: Black, Red, Silver • Mobile FeliCa payment system • External OLED display 128x36 pixels 0.9 inches Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Sony Ericsson BRAVIA S004
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