BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
#6980
Huawei Ascend Y200
#6275Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
Huawei Ascend Y200
Performance
49.857.4
Camera
39.612.7
Display
33.540.9
Battery
11.912.8
Build
14.50.2
Connectivity
22.328.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
21.124.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 features a compact build with a smaller 2.25-inch TFT display at 360 x 400 pixels, offering higher pixel density compared to the Huawei Ascend Y200's 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is equipped with a 624 MHz CPU, while the Ascend has a slightly faster 800 MHz processor.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Ascend can record video at 480p@30fps, whereas the Pearl does not specify video capabilities.
- The Pearl has a 1150 mAh battery, while the Ascend offers a slightly larger 1250 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, whereas the Ascend operates on Android 2.3, providing a different user experience.
- The Pearl is lighter at 93.6g compared to the Ascend's 120g, contributing to its more portable feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
Huawei Ascend Y200
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei Ascend Y200 U8655
Display
Size
2.25"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
IPS LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 400 pixels (~239 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
360
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU
624 MHz
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB
256MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1250 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1250/1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108 x 50 x 13.3 mm (4.25 x 1.97 x 0.52 in)
116.9 x 60.4 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.38 x 0.46 in)
Weight
93.6 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Piano Black, Opal Pink, Royal Purple, Flash White, Red Gradient
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.37 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass