BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105
#7682
Karbonn A3
#7392Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105
Karbonn A3
Performance
49.851.2
Camera
12.739.6
Display
33.516.0
Battery
11.914.0
Build
14.50.2
Connectivity
24.119.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.819.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 features a compact build with a 2.25-inch TFT display at 360 x 400 pixels, providing a higher pixel density than the Karbonn A3's 4.0-inch TFT display at 320 x 480 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the Pearl is equipped with a 624 MHz CPU, while the A3 has a 1.0 GHz processor, which may offer better responsiveness.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the A3 supports video recording, unlike the Pearl.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 1150 mAh, compared to the A3's 1400 mAh, suggesting the A3 may have slightly better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Pearl runs BlackBerry OS 5, while the A3 operates on Android 2.3.6, which may provide a more versatile software experience.
- Both devices lack advanced features like water resistance and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105
Karbonn A3
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.25"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
360 x 400 pixels (~239 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 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
1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
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
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
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
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)
113 x 61 x 13.5 mm (4.45 x 2.40 x 0.53 in)
Weight
93.6 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Piano Black, Opal Pink, Royal Purple, Flash White, Red Gradient
White/Black
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
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 5, upgradable
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer