Category Breakdown
Allview Simply S5
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Performance
3.020.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.321.2
Battery
12.98.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
10.914.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.912.2
Summary
- The Allview Simply S5 features a larger 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Simply S5 lacks RAM and a defined CPU, whereas the Pearl 8130 is equipped with a 312 MHz Intel XScale processor and 32MB of RAM, providing better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera and lack optical image stabilization, but the Simply S5 has a higher battery capacity of 1280 mAh compared to the Pearl's 900 mAh.
- The build quality of the Simply S5 is slightly bulkier and heavier at 113.6g, while the Pearl 8130 is lighter at 96g and more compact.
- Software experience differs as the Simply S5 lacks a specified OS, while the Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, which is tailored for productivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Simply S5
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
General
Release Date
2013
2007
Announced
2013
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
0
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1280 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1280 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123 x 56 x 10.2 mm (4.84 x 2.20 x 0.40 in)
107 x 50 x 14 mm (4.21 x 1.97 x 0.55 in)
Weight
113.6 g
96 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
BlackBerry OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

