Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) vs BlackBerry Torch 9860

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

7/1/2012 6:52 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:42 PM

Compare BlackBerry Torch 9860 X Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.14"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

17Points BlackBerry Torch 9860 Compare Samsung Galaxy Mini 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 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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	vs	17 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9860
+105 grams (3.68 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB	vs	+768MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)5% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
127 PPI	vs	+252 PPI98% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.14"	vs	+3.7"18% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1230 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
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Model	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	Torch 9860
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570	Telus Blackberry Touch, RIM Monza
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	1/26/2011	11/6/2011
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.8 x 110.4 millimeters (2.39 x 4.35 in)	62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)
Weight	105 grams (3.68 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.14" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	127 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	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
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	BlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	BlackBerry OS 7.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (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
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
RAM memory	384MB	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	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	7.2 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 900/2100	UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
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
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	DivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BAT-30615-006
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	6.8 hours
Standby	540 hours (22.5 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not 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: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Black • Optical Trackpad • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Webkit Browser • BlackBerry maps • BBM • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
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