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BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs ZTE Flash (N9500)

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

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BlackBerry Torch 9860
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points ZTE Flash (N9500) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9860 X
ZTE Flash (N9500)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Flash (N9500)

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Torch 9860} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Flash (N9500)} 20 Advantages ZTE Flash (N9500)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)5%
Lighter		vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)19%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+326 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+4.5"22%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+1780 mAh45%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
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ModelTorch 9860Flash (N9500)
Other model namesTelus Blackberry Touch, RIM MonzaSprint ZTE Flash N9500, ZTE Flash for Sprint
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA		USA
USA
BrandBlackBerryZTE
Release date11/6/201111/1/2012
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)65.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.27 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 1900
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, XviD, MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FlACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BAT-30615-006		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours8 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)216 hours (9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Optical Trackpad
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Webkit Browser
• BlackBerry maps
• BBM
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• DLNA
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9860ZTE Flash (N9500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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