Nokia 701 (DTV) vs BlackBerry Torch 9860

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 701 vs BlackBerry Torch 9860 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/10/2012 10:15 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:47 PM

Compare BlackBerry Torch 9860 X Nokia 701 (DTV) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

07Points BlackBerry Torch 9860 Compare Nokia 701 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 701 (DTV)

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15 Advantages Nokia 701 (DTV)	vs	7 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9860
+8GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)5% Thinner	vs	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+1300 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1230 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+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-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
360x640 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
210 PPI	vs	+252 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+3.7"6% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40% More apps available to download and use

21 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

Only digital zoom

HD (1280x720)

3G+ HSPA+

14.4 Mbps

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
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Model	701 (DTV)	Torch 9860
Other model names	Nokia 701 DTV RM-774, Nokia Helen	Telus Blackberry Touch, RIM Monza
Country or region available	Brazil	Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	BlackBerry
Release date	4/1/2012	11/6/2011
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	56.8 x 117.2 millimeters (2.24 x 4.61 in)	62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	210 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
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
System version	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	BlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2	BlackBerry OS 7.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom BCM2763 250MHz 128Mb	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
RAM memory	512MB	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
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	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	DivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BAT-30615-006
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	6.8 hours
Standby	551 hours (23 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Steel dark, Silver light, Amethyst violet, White • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Flash 4.0 • Nokia Maps 3.6 • Earphone with digital TV receiver ISDB-T Java framework	• Colors: Black • Optical Trackpad • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Webkit Browser • BlackBerry maps • BBM Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.21W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head)	feature not registered