BlackBerry Torch 9860 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8

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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 9860: 53 g lighter

    Torch 9860:
    135 g
    Redmi 8:
    188 g
  • Width

    Torch 9860: 13.4 mm narrower

    Torch 9860:
    62 mm
    Redmi 8:
    75.4 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Torch 9860: 2.52 in smaller diagonal

    Torch 9860:
    3.7 in
    Redmi 8:
    6.22 in
  • Depth

    Redmi 8: 2.1 mm thinner

    Torch 9860:
    11.5 mm
    Redmi 8:
    9.4 mm
  • Height

    Torch 9860: 36.5 mm shorter

    Torch 9860:
    120 mm
    Redmi 8:
    156.5 mm
  • Release year

    Torch 9860:
    2011
    Redmi 8:
    2019

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 9860

    Height:
    120 mm
    Width:
    62 mm
    Depth:
    11.5 mm +2.1 mm versus Redmi 8
  2. 2. Redmi 8

    Height:
    156.5 mm +36.5 mm versus Torch 9860
    Width:
    75.4 mm +13.4 mm versus Torch 9860
    Depth:
    9.4 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Torch 9860

    135 g

  2. 2. Redmi 8

    188 g

    +53 g versus Torch 9860

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 9860

    Screen diagonal:
    3.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    39 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 8

    Screen diagonal:
    6.22 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    96.6 cm²

Redmi 8 has approximately 147.8% more rectangular screen area than Torch 9860.

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 9860, Redmi 8, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageTorch 9860Redmi 8
32 GB Unknown 3 GB RAM
64 GB Unknown 4 GB RAM
Torch 9860: 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 9860

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

2. Redmi 8

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 512 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 9860

    1230 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi 8

    5000 mAh

    +3770 mAh versus Torch 9860

Specifications

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1. Torch 98602. Redmi 8

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Torch 9860, Redmi 8.
SpecificationTorch 9860Redmi 8
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 120 Х 62 Х 11.5 mm
  • 156.5 Х 75.4 Х 9.4 mm
Weight
  • 135 g
  • 188 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 3.7" inch
  • 6.22" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 800 px
  • 720 x 1520 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 4 GB
  • 768 MB RAM
  • 32GB 3GB RAM
  • 64GB 4GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1230 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 5000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • BlackBerry OS 7
  • Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset Unknown
  • Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Torch 9860, Redmi 8.
SpecificationTorch 9860Redmi 8
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 39.0 cm2
  • 96.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 5:3 (height:width)
  • 19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 52.4%
  • 81.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 252 PPI
  • 270 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Torch 9860, Redmi 8.
SpecificationTorch 9860Redmi 8
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 12 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • Dual Pixel PDAF -2 MP
  • depth sensor
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
Video
  • 720p
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1.12µm
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Torch 9860, Redmi 8.
SpecificationTorch 9860Redmi 8
Processor CPU
  • 1.2 GHz QC 8655
  • Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Graphics processor GPU Unknown
  • Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 83198
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 99402
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 177
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 822
General specs
General specs — specifications for Torch 9860, Redmi 8.
SpecificationTorch 9860Redmi 8
Release date
  • 2011
  • August
  • 2019
  • October
Colors
  • Black
  • Onyx Black
  • Ruby Red
  • Sapphire Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 130 EUR
  • 100 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 330 h (2G) / Up to 320 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 4 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 50 min (3G) Music play - Up to 44 h
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Torch 9860, Redmi 8.
SpecificationTorch 9860Redmi 8
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 8(900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.86 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.82 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
  • SAR - 0.34 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Torch 9860, Redmi 8.
SpecificationTorch 9860Redmi 8
Radio Unknown
  • Wireless FM radio (no wired he
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Torch 9860, Redmi 8.
SpecificationTorch 9860Redmi 8
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - Social feeds -BlackBerry maps -Document viewer -MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+/FlAC player -DivX/XviD/MP4/WMV/H.264 player -Organizer -Voice memo/dial - Optical trackpad - Also known as BlackBerry Monza
  • Blackberry Touch
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W - Splash resistant