BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
#6980
Micromax A56
#8911Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
Micromax A56
Performance
49.850.5
Camera
39.60.0
Display
33.516.3
Battery
11.914.0
Build
14.50.2
Connectivity
22.328.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.113.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 features a compact build with dimensions of 108 x 50 x 13.3 mm and weighs 93.6g, while the Micromax A56 is slightly larger at 116 x 62 x 11.5 mm and weighs 110g.
- The Pearl has a smaller 2.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 400 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the A56's 3.5-inch TFT display at 360 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 624 MHz CPU, while the A56 has a more capable 800 MHz Cortex-A9 processor.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the A56 lacks video recording capabilities.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 1150 mAh, whereas the A56 has a larger 1400 mAh battery.
- The Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, providing a different software experience compared to the Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) on the A56.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
Micromax A56
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.25"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
360 x 400 pixels (~239 ppi density)
360 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~171 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
CPU
624 MHz
800 MHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
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
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
Weight
93.6 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Piano Black, Opal Pink, Royal Purple, Flash White, Red Gradient
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.37 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, 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
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A