BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226)
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!
14 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
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Model | Torch 9860 | Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) |
Other model names | Telus Blackberry Touch, RIM Monza | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 64GB G3226 Dual-Sim, Sony Redwood DS |
Country or region available | Canada, USA | (Global, International), Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan |
Brand | BlackBerry | Sony |
Release date | 11/6/2011 | 5/1/2017 |
Depth | 11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in) | 79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in) |
Weight | 135 grams (4.73 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 3.7" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 252 PPI | 367 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
System version | BlackBerry OS 7.0 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | BlackBerry OS 7.1 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 205 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
RAM memory | 768MB LPDDR2 | 4GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2GB available) | 64GB (55GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 14.4/5.76 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 23 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 5520x4144 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
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 | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 4616x3464 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | DivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BAT-30615-006 | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1230 mAh | 2700 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 6.8 hours | 16.3 hours |
Standby | 320 hours (13.3 days) | 708 hours (29.5 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, 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 | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
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, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3226) | |
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 |