BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
#6980
Samsung i637 Jack
#7855Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
Samsung i637 Jack
Performance
49.835.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.522.1
Battery
11.914.6
Build
14.515.0
Connectivity
22.322.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.117.2
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 Samsung i637 Jack is slightly larger at 117 x 61 x 12.7 mm and weighs 102.1g.
- The Pearl has a 2.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 400 pixels (~239 ppi), offering better pixel density compared to the Jack's 2.4-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels (~167 ppi).
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is equipped with a 624 MHz CPU, outperforming the Jack's 528 MHz.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Pearl's software experience is based on BlackBerry OS, while the Jack runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, which is upgradable to 6.5.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 1150 mAh, while the Jack has a larger 1480 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
Samsung i637 Jack
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.25"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
360 x 400 pixels (~239 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
360
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
624 MHz
528 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1480 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1480 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)
117 x 61 x 12.7 mm (4.61 x 2.40 x 0.5 in)
Weight
93.6 g
102.1 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)
1.04 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A