Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
Nokia N80
Performance
49.822.5
Camera
39.610.9
Display
33.533.4
Battery
11.97.2
Build
14.515.7
Connectivity
22.317.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.111.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 features a compact build, weighing 93.6g with dimensions of 108 x 50 x 13.3 mm, while the Nokia N80 is heavier at 134g and bulkier at 95 x 50 x 26 mm.
- The Pearl has a slightly larger display at 2.25 inches with a resolution of 360 x 400 pixels, compared to the N80's 2.1 inches and 352 x 416 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is equipped with a 624 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, significantly outperforming the N80's 220 MHz dual-core CPU and 64MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the N80 supports CIF video recording, while the Pearl offers standard video capabilities.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is higher at 1150 mAh compared to the N80's 820 mAh.
- Lastly, the Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, providing a different software experience than the Nokia's Symbian, Series 60 UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
Nokia N80
General
Release Date
2010
2006
Announced
2010
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.25"
2.1"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 400 pixels (~239 ppi density)
352 x 416 pixels (~259 ppi density)
PPI
360
352
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
624 MHz
220 MHz Dual ARM 9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB
40MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
miniSD, up to 2 GB, 128 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
820 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery (BL-5B)
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)
95 x 50 x 26 mm, 97 cc (3.74 x 1.97 x 1.02 in)
Weight
93.6 g
134 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Piano Black, Opal Pink, Royal Purple, Flash White, Red Gradient
Silver, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.37 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
0.86 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
Pop-Port 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Symbian, Series 60 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

