BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs LG Optimus GJ E975W

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Torch 9850: 6.2 g lighter

    Torch 9850:
    135 g
    Optimus GJ E975W:
    141.2 g
  • Width

    Torch 9850: 6.9 mm narrower

    Torch 9850:
    62 mm
    Optimus GJ E975W:
    68.9 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Torch 9850: 1 in smaller diagonal

    Torch 9850:
    3.7 in
    Optimus GJ E975W:
    4.7 in
  • Chipset

    Torch 9850:
    Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
    Optimus GJ E975W:
    Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
  • Depth

    Optimus GJ E975W: 2.1 mm thinner

    Torch 9850:
    11.5 mm
    Optimus GJ E975W:
    9.4 mm
  • Height

    Torch 9850: 16.9 mm shorter

    Torch 9850:
    120 mm
    Optimus GJ E975W:
    136.9 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Torch 9850

    Height:
    120 mm
    Width:
    62 mm
    Depth:
    11.5 mm +2.1 mm versus Optimus GJ E975W
  2. 2. Optimus GJ E975W

    Height:
    136.9 mm +16.9 mm versus Torch 9850
    Width:
    68.9 mm +6.9 mm versus Torch 9850
    Depth:
    9.4 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Torch 9850

    135 g

  2. 2. Optimus GJ E975W

    141.2 g

    +6.2 g versus Torch 9850

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Torch 9850

    Screen diagonal:
    3.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    39 cm²
  2. 2. Optimus GJ E975W

    Screen diagonal:
    4.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    60.9 cm²

Optimus GJ E975W has approximately 56.3% more rectangular screen area than Torch 9850.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Torch 9850, Optimus GJ E975W, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageTorch 9850Optimus GJ E975W
16 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
Torch 9850: Original memory entry

4 GB · 768 MB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Torch 9850

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Optimus GJ E975W

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Torch 9850

    1230 mAh

  2. 2. Optimus GJ E975W

    2280 mAh

    +1050 mAh versus Torch 9850

Specifications

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1. Torch 98502. Optimus GJ E975W

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Torch 9850, Optimus GJ E975W.
SpecificationTorch 9850Optimus GJ E975W
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 120 Х 62 Х 11.5 mm
  • 136.9 Х 68.9 Х 9.4 mm
Weight
  • 135 g
  • 141.2 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • True HD-IPS + LCD
Screen size
  • 3.7" inch
  • 4.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 800 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 4 GB
  • 768 MB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1230 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 2280 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • BlackBerry OS 7
  • Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
  • Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Torch 9850, Optimus GJ E975W.
SpecificationTorch 9850Optimus GJ E975W
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 39.0 cm2
  • 60.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 5:3 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 52.4%
  • 64.6%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 252 PPI
  • 312 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Torch 9850, Optimus GJ E975W.
SpecificationTorch 9850Optimus GJ E975W
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
Video
  • 720p
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 1.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • 1.3 MP
Performance
Performance — specifications for Torch 9850, Optimus GJ E975W.
SpecificationTorch 9850Optimus GJ E975W
Processor CPU
  • 1.2 GHz Scorpion
  • Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 205
  • Adreno 320
General specs
General specs — specifications for Torch 9850, Optimus GJ E975W.
SpecificationTorch 9850Optimus GJ E975W
Release date
  • 2011
  • August
  • 2013
  • May
Colors
  • Black
  • Black
  • Red
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 130 EUR
  • 270 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 320 h Talking time- Up to 6 h 50 min Music play - Up to 50 h
  • Stand by time- Up to 515 h (2G) / Up to 596 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 23 h (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Torch 9850, Optimus GJ E975W.
SpecificationTorch 9850Optimus GJ E975W
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
  • EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps
  • HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Class 12
Edge
  • Yes
  • Class 12
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.90 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.76 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Torch 9850, Optimus GJ E975W.
SpecificationTorch 9850Optimus GJ E975W
Radio
  • No
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Torch 9850, Optimus GJ E975W.
SpecificationTorch 9850Optimus GJ E975W
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - Social feeds -BlackBerry maps -Document viewer -MP3/WMA/eAAC+/FlAC player -DivX/XviD/MP4/WMV/H.264 -Organizer -Voice memo/dial -Predictive test input - For Verizon Also known as BlackBerry Volt
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - IPX7 certified -Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes