BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
#6980
ZTE Nova 3.5
#6956Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
ZTE Nova 3.5
Performance
49.852.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.533.5
Battery
11.91.6
Build
14.50.2
Connectivity
22.325.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.121.1
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 ZTE Nova 3.5 is slightly larger at 112.4 x 59.9 x 11 mm and weighs less.
- The Pearl has a smaller 2.25-inch display with a resolution of 360 x 400 pixels, compared to the Nova's 3.5-inch screen at 360 x 480 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is equipped with a 624 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, whereas the Nova has a more powerful 800 MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with video capabilities but lack front-facing cameras.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 1150 mAh, while the Nova's battery specifications are not provided.
- The Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Nova operates on Android 4.0, offering a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100
ZTE Nova 3.5
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.25"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
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
N/A
CPU
624 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB
512MB 256MB RAM
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
VGA
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
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
112.4 x 59.9 x 11 mm (4.43 x 2.36 x 0.43 in)
Weight
93.6 g
N/A
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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass