Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i) vs BlackBerry Torch 9860

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

7/19/2012 2:38 PM, updated: 4/9/2020 8:19 PM

Compare BlackBerry Torch 9860 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

11Points BlackBerry Torch 9860 Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active 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!

8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	vs	11 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9860
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)43% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+252 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+3.7"23% Larger screen
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+16 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Change model
Model	Xperia Active (ST17i)	Torch 9860
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17i	Telus Blackberry Touch, RIM Monza
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	BlackBerry
Release date	10/1/2011	11/6/2011
Depth	16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)	62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)
Weight	111 grams (3.89 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	BlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	BlackBerry OS 7.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
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 205	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	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	7.2/5.76 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 900/2100	UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 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	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	DivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WAV	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	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	5.5 hours	6.8 hours
Standby	335 hours (14 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
Call control	Voice recorder	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	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: Orange/black, White/black • 2GB microSD included • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • Optical Trackpad • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Webkit Browser • BlackBerry maps • BBM Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)	BlackBerry Torch 9860
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered