BlackBerry Torch 9850 vs Samsung Google Nexus S
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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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.
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Weight
Google Nexus S: 6 g lighter
- Torch 9850:
- 135 g
- Google Nexus S:
- 129 g
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Width
Torch 9850: 1 mm narrower
- Torch 9850:
- 62 mm
- Google Nexus S:
- 63 mm
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Screen diagonal
Torch 9850: 0.3 in smaller diagonal
- Torch 9850:
- 3.7 in
- Google Nexus S:
- 4 in
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Depth
Google Nexus S: 0.6 mm thinner
- Torch 9850:
- 11.5 mm
- Google Nexus S:
- 10.9 mm
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Height
Torch 9850: 3.9 mm shorter
- Torch 9850:
- 120 mm
- Google Nexus S:
- 123.9 mm
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Release year
- Torch 9850:
- 2011
- Google Nexus S:
- 2010
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. Torch 9850
- Height:
- 120 mm
- Width:
- 62 mm
- Depth:
- 11.5 mm +0.6 mm versus Google Nexus S
2. Google Nexus S
- Height:
- 123.9 mm +3.9 mm versus Torch 9850
- Width:
- 63 mm +1 mm versus Torch 9850
- Depth:
- 10.9 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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. Torch 9850
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.7 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 39 cm²
2. Google Nexus S
- Screen diagonal:
- 4 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 45.5 cm²
Google Nexus S has approximately 16.9% 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.
No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.
Torch 9850: Original memory entry
4 GB · 768 MB RAM
Google Nexus S: Original memory entry
16 GB · 512 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. Google Nexus S
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
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.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Torch 9850 | Google Nexus S |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| NFC | Unknown |
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Display
| Specification | Torch 9850 | Google Nexus S |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Torch 9850 | Google Nexus S |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Torch 9850 | Google Nexus S |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Torch 9850 | Google Nexus S |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Torch 9850 | Google Nexus S |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Torch 9850 | Google Nexus S |
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| Radio |
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Other features
| Specification | Torch 9850 | Google Nexus S |
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| Dop |
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