RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
vs. Google
Nexus S 4G

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the BlackBerry Z10 vs Samsung GALAXY Nexus

Google Nexus S 4G

5.2

Winner Android

Google Nexus S 4G

"Cutting-edge, for last year...the phone feels sprightly."
pcmag.com | talking about the Nexus S 4G's processor
"It's licked the standby battery-life problem that the first generation of 4G WiMAX phones had"
pcmag.com | talking about the Nexus S 4G's battery

Reasons to buy the Google Nexus S 4G

App store
Average number of apps available
Android App Market
GPS
Assisted GPS
Assisted GPS
Adobe Flash support
Adobe Flash support
Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash
Network
Fast max data speeds
WiMAX (128 mbps)
NFC
NFC Support
Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications
Screen type
Vivid screen
Super AMOLED
Generation
Latest network technology
4G
Internal storage
Average amount of internal storage
16 GB
Battery capacity
Average battery capacity
1,500 mAh
Screen size
Average sized screen
4.0"
Talk time
Short talk time
6 hours
Weight
Average weight
130 g
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860

4.8

Runner-up BlackBerry

RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860

Reasons to buy the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860

Memory card
Memory card
Micro SD, Micro SDHC
Movie format
HD movies
720p
Frequency
Average speed processor
1.2 GHz
Standby time
Average standby time
13.9 days
Screen PPI
sharp screen
251 PPI

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Samsung Galaxy S4 1.9 GHz Quad-core Google Nexus S 4G Nexus S 4G vs Galaxy S4

Overview

Sensors 6.6 vs 10.0
Google Nexus S 4G Winner: Google Nexus S 4G
[details]
  • Assisted GPS can pinpoint your location much faster, Assisted GPS vs GPS
Processing power 6.3 vs 5.4
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860 Winner: RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
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  • More powerful processor, snappier and more responsive (20% faster), 1.2 GHz vs 1.0 GHz
Screen 5.8 vs 6.5
Google Nexus S 4G Winner: Google Nexus S 4G
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  • The Nexus S 4G has a OLED screen, which are generally brighter and more vivid, Super AMOLED vs TFT LCD
  • Around 20% larger screen, 4.0" vs 3.7"
Storage 1.5 vs 1.9
Google Nexus S 4G Winner: Google Nexus S 4G
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  • More than 4x more internal storage, which means more music, photos and movies, 16 GB vs 3.9 GB
Photo & Video 7.5 vs 7.2
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860 Winner: RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
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  • Shoots high resolution HD (720p) video, 720p vs 720 x 480 @ 30fps
Size 7.3 vs 7.3
Too close to call
[details]
Music 4.0 vs 4.0
Too close to call
[details]
  • Neither have built in FM Radios
Battery 3.5 vs 3.8
Too close to call
[details]
  • Short talk time
Keyboard & keypad 1.0 vs 1.0
Too close to call
[details]
Web browsing 5.2 vs -
Missing information
[details]
Network 5.4 vs -
Missing information
[details]
  • Both have wifi hotspots for wireless tethering
  • Not the latest bluetooth support
Overall 4.8 vs 5.2

Sensors

RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Google Nexus S 4G Google
Nexus S 4G
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GPS GPS vs Assisted GPS The Nexus S 4G has an assisted GPS, but the BlackBerry Torch 9860's GPS is not assisted
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Accelerometer Yes vs Yes Both include an accelerometer
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Compass Yes vs Yes Both have integrated compasses
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Gyroscope No vs Yes

Processing power

RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Google Nexus S 4G Google
Nexus S 4G
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Frequency 1.2 GHz vs 1.0 GHz Processors with average snapiness and responsiveness
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Number of cores Single core vs Single core Both have less multitasking capability due to having only 1 core
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RAM 768 MB vs 512 MB Average amount of RAM for running apps

Screen

RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Google Nexus S 4G Google
Nexus S 4G
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Screen size 3.7" vs 4.0" Average sized screens
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Screen resolution 800x480 vs 800x480 Average screen resolution
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Screen PPI 251 PPI vs 232 PPI Average display of text, images and video
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Screen type TFT LCD vs Super AMOLED The Nexus S 4G has an OLED screen which are generally very bright and vivid, the BlackBerry Torch 9860 doesn't
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Touchscreen type Capacitive vs Capacitive Touchscreen

Storage

RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Google Nexus S 4G Google
Nexus S 4G
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Memory card Micro SD, Micro SDHC vs None The BlackBerry Torch 9860 has a memory card slot which is great for increasing your phone's storage for photos, videos and music
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Internal storage 3.9 GB vs 16 GB Average amount of internal storage for storing music, photos and movies

Photo & Video

RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Google Nexus S 4G Google
Nexus S 4G
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Camera 5 MP vs 5 MP They both have cameras
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Flash Yes vs Yes Both have camera flashes
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Secondary Camera None vs 0.3 MP
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Movie format 720p vs 720 x 480 @ 30fps The BlackBerry Torch 9860 takes better movies than the Nexus S 4G
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Video out None vs None Neither have video output to connect to TVs etc

Size

RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Google Nexus S 4G Google
Nexus S 4G
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Weight 135 g vs 130 g Average weight
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Thickness 12 mm vs 11 mm Average thickness
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Size 62x120x11 mm vs 63x124x11 mm Average size
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Waterproof No vs No Neither are waterproof

Music

RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Google Nexus S 4G Google
Nexus S 4G
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FM Radio No vs No Neither have built in FM Radios
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FM Transmitter No vs No Neither have built-in FM transmitters
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Headphone jack 3.5 mm vs 3.5 mm Both have a headphone jack

Battery

RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Google Nexus S 4G Google
Nexus S 4G
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Talk time 4.7 hours vs 6 hours Short talk time
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Standby time 13.9 days vs 6.2 days The BlackBerry Torch 9860 has average standby time per battery charge, but the Nexus S 4G's talk time is really poor
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Battery capacity 1,230 mAh vs 1,500 mAh The Nexus S 4G has average battery capacity, but the BlackBerry Torch 9860's is really low
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Technology Lithium Ion vs Unknown

Keyboard & keypad

RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Google Nexus S 4G Google
Nexus S 4G
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Numeric keypad None vs None Neither has a numeric keypad
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Keyboard None vs None Neither has a physical keyboard

Web browsing

RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Google Nexus S 4G Google
Nexus S 4G
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Browser benchmark 695 ms vs Unknown
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Adobe Flash support No vs Yes The Nexus S 4G can access games and videos on the Internet that require Adobe Flash

Network

RIM
BlackBerry Torch 9860
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Google Nexus S 4G Google
Nexus S 4G
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Network HSDPA (7.2 mbps) vs WiMAX (128 mbps) Very fast data transfer, but the BlackBerry Torch 9860's is rather average
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Generation 3.5G vs 4G The Nexus S 4G has recent network technology, but the BlackBerry Torch 9860's is average
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Download speed 2.59 mbps vs Unknown
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Upload speed 0.69 mbps vs Unknown
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Network latency 436 ms vs Unknown
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Wifi 802.11n (150 mbps) vs 802.11n (150 mbps) Average wifi speed
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Wifi hotspot Yes vs Yes Both have wifi hotspots for wireless tethering
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NFC No vs Yes The Nexus S 4G supports near field communication (NFC) which can be used for wireless payments and other transactions
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Bluetooth 2.1 vs 2.1 Not the latest bluetooth support

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Samsung Galaxy S4 1.9 GHz Quad-core Google Nexus S 4G Nexus S 4G vs Galaxy S4
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