Screen size
Classic3.5"
Torch 9850Winner: 3.7"+5.4%
Quick verdict
Classic leads the measured specs 11-2.
Measured wins
Classic
11
spec wins
Overall winner
Ties
4
equal specs
Torch 9850
2
spec wins
Screen size
Technology
Classic
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Torch 9850
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
2G bands
Classic
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Torch 9850
CDMA 800 / 1900 , GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
Classic
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - USA model, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Torch 9850
HSDPA 2100 , CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
Classic
1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 13, 17, 25 - USA model, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Resolution
Refresh rate
Peak brightness
Pixel density
CPU speed
RAM
Storage
Main camera
Front camera
Battery
Wired charging
Weight
Thickness
IP rating
Wi‑Fi
Bluetooth
USB
equal specs5G support
equal specsNFC
3.5mm jack
equal specsSD card
equal specsStereo speakers
Torch 9850
-
Speed
Classic
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Torch 9850
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps
Announced
Classic
2014, June. Released 2014, December
Torch 9850
2011, August. Released 2011, August
Status
Classic
Discontinued
Torch 9850
Discontinued
Dimensions
Classic
131 x 72.4 x 10.2 mm (5.16 x 2.85 x 0.40 in)
Torch 9850
120 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
Weight
Classic
177 g (6.24 oz)
Torch 9850
135 g (4.76 oz)
Keyboard
Classic
QWERTY
Torch 9850
-
SIM
Classic
Nano-SIM
Torch 9850
Mini-SIM
Other
Classic
Optical trackpad
Torch 9850
-
Type
Classic
IPS LCD,
Torch 9850
TFT
Size
Classic
3.5 inches, 38.7 cm2 (~40.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Torch 9850
3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~52.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
Classic
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Torch 9850
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
Protection
Classic
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Torch 9850
-
OS
Classic
BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, upgradable to 10.3.2
Torch 9850
BlackBerry OS 7
Chipset
Classic
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Torch 9850
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Classic
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Torch 9850
1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Classic
Adreno 225
Torch 9850
Adreno 205
Card slot
Classic
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Torch 9850
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal
Classic
16GB 2GB RAM
Torch 9850
4GB 768MB RAM
Single
Classic
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Torch 9850
5 MP, AF
Features
Classic
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Torch 9850
LED flash
Video
Classic
1080p@30fps
Torch 9850
720p
Single
Classic
2 MP
Torch 9850
-
Video
Classic
Torch 9850
-
Other
Classic
-
Torch 9850
No
Loudspeaker
Classic
Yes
Torch 9850
Yes
3.5mm jack
Classic
Yes
Torch 9850
Yes
WLAN
Classic
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Torch 9850
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Classic
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Torch 9850
2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning
Classic
GPS
Torch 9850
GPS, A-GPS
NFC
Classic
Yes
Torch 9850
-
Radio
Classic
FM radio
Torch 9850
No
USB
Classic
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
Torch 9850
microUSB 2.0
Sensors
Classic
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Torch 9850
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Other
Classic
-
Torch 9850
Social feeds BlackBerry maps Document viewer MP3/WMA/eAAC+/FlAC player DivX/XviD/MP4/WMV/H.264 Organizer Voice memo/dial Predictive test input
Type
Classic
Li-Ion 2515 mAh, non-removable
Torch 9850
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Stand-by
Classic
Up to 348 h (2G) / Up to 365 h (3G)
Torch 9850
Up to 320 h
Talk time
Classic
Up to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 10 min (3G)
Torch 9850
Up to 6 h 50 min
Music play
Classic
Up to 70 h
Torch 9850
Up to 50 h
Colors
Classic
Black, White, Blue, Bronze, Cobalt blue
Torch 9850
Black
Price
Classic
About 120 EUR
Torch 9850
About 130 EUR
SAR
Classic
-
Torch 9850
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
Classic
-
Torch 9850
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)