Dell Venue Pro (8GB) vs BlackBerry Torch 9850

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Side by side comparison between Dell Venue Pro vs BlackBerry Torch 9850 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/28/2012 2:45 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:09 PM

Compare BlackBerry Torch 9850 X Dell Venue Pro (8GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.1"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

08Points BlackBerry Torch 9850 Compare Dell Venue Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Torch 9850

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!

6 Advantages Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	vs	8 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9850
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+4.1"11% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+700000 apps (Marketplace)9 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+1400 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1230 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (100MB available)	vs	+4GB40 times More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)33% Lighter
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)30% Thinner
228 PPI	vs	+252 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

21 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x800 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
Change model
Model	Venue Pro (8GB)	Torch 9850
Other model names	AT&T/T-Mobile Dell Venue Pro, DVP, Dell Lightning	RIM BlackBerry Volt 9850 Verizon, Monaco
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	Dell	BlackBerry
Release date	11/1/2010	8/21/2011
Depth	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.9 x 121.6 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)	62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.1" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
System version	Windows Phone 7.0	BlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango	BlackBerry OS 7.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655T
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (100MB available)	4GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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, UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
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
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	6.1 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	283 hours (11.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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 and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Bing Maps • 1GB ROM • 8GB built-in microSD	• Colors: Black • 4GB microSD included • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • CDMA EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps • Optical Trackpad • BBM • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Dell Venue Pro (8GB)	BlackBerry Torch 9850
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

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Dell Venue Pro (8GB) vs BlackBerry Torch 9850

Side by side comparison between Dell Venue Pro vs BlackBerry Torch 9850 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Torch 9850

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate