BlackBerry Pearl 8100
#10637
BLU Flash
#9510Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
BLU Flash
Performance
25.328.9
Camera
0.010.0
Display
38.532.3
Battery
8.36.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
3.012.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.712.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, while the BLU Flash has a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz CPU with 64MB of RAM, whereas the Flash has 70MB of RAM but lacks detailed CPU specifications.
- The Pearl's camera is rated at 1.3 MP, providing better image quality compared to the VGA camera of the Flash, which also supports video recording at 320p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pearl at 900 mAh compared to the Flash's 800 mAh.
- Both devices run on different software experiences, with the Pearl utilizing BlackBerry OS, while the Flash's OS is unspecified.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Pearl being slightly heavier and thicker than the Flash.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
BLU Flash
General
Release Date
2006
2010
Announced
2006
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB
70MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 50 x 14.5 mm (4.21 x 1.97 x 0.57 in)
109 x 46 x 13.5 mm (4.29 x 1.81 x 0.53 in)
Weight
89.5 g
82 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A