Screen size
Classic3.5"
Torch 9860Winner: 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 9860
2
spec wins
Screen size
Technology
Classic
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Torch 9860
GSM / HSPA
2G bands
Classic
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Torch 9860
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
Classic
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - USA model, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Torch 9860
HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100 , HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 / 800
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 9860
-
Speed
Classic
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Torch 9860
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
Announced
Classic
2014, June. Released 2014, December
Torch 9860
2011, August. Released 2011, September
Status
Classic
Discontinued
Torch 9860
Discontinued
Dimensions
Classic
131 x 72.4 x 10.2 mm (5.16 x 2.85 x 0.40 in)
Torch 9860
120 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
Weight
Classic
177 g (6.24 oz)
Torch 9860
135 g (4.76 oz)
Keyboard
Classic
QWERTY
Torch 9860
-
SIM
Classic
Nano-SIM
Torch 9860
Mini-SIM
Other
Classic
Optical trackpad
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Optical trackpad
Type
Classic
IPS LCD,
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TFT
Size
Classic
3.5 inches, 38.7 cm2 (~40.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Torch 9860
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 9860
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
Protection
Classic
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Torch 9860
-
OS
Classic
BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, upgradable to 10.3.2
Torch 9860
BlackBerry OS 7
Chipset
Classic
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Torch 9860
-
CPU
Classic
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Torch 9860
1.2 GHz QC 8655
GPU
Classic
Adreno 225
Torch 9860
-
Card slot
Classic
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
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microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal
Classic
16GB 2GB RAM
Torch 9860
4GB 768MB RAM
Single
Classic
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Torch 9860
5 MP, AF
Features
Classic
LED flash, HDR, panorama
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LED flash
Video
Classic
1080p@30fps
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720p
Single
Classic
2 MP
Torch 9860
-
Video
Classic
Torch 9860
-
Other
Classic
-
Torch 9860
No
Loudspeaker
Classic
Yes
Torch 9860
Yes
3.5mm jack
Classic
Yes
Torch 9860
Yes
WLAN
Classic
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Torch 9860
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Classic
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Torch 9860
2.1, A2DP
Positioning
Classic
GPS
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GPS, A-GPS
NFC
Classic
Yes
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-
Radio
Classic
FM radio
Torch 9860
No
USB
Classic
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
Torch 9860
microUSB 2.0
Sensors
Classic
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Torch 9860
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser
Classic
-
Torch 9860
HTML
Other
Classic
-
Torch 9860
Social feeds BlackBerry maps Document viewer MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+/FlAC player DivX/XviD/MP4/WMV/H.264 player Organizer Voice memo/dial
Type
Classic
Li-Ion 2515 mAh, non-removable
Torch 9860
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Stand-by
Classic
Up to 348 h (2G) / Up to 365 h (3G)
Torch 9860
Up to 330 h (2G) / Up to 320 h (3G)
Talk time
Classic
Up to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 10 min (3G)
Torch 9860
Up to 4 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 50 min (3G)
Music play
Classic
Up to 70 h
Torch 9860
Up to 44 h
Colors
Classic
Black, White, Blue, Bronze, Cobalt blue
Torch 9860
Black
Price
Classic
About 120 EUR
Torch 9860
About 130 EUR
SAR
Classic
-
Torch 9860
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.86 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
Classic
-
Torch 9860
0.82 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)