BlackBerry Pearl 8100
#10637
HTC MTeoR
#9300Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
HTC MTeoR
Performance
25.325.3
Camera
0.039.6
Display
38.521.2
Battery
8.312.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
3.014.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.712.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 and HTC MTeoR both feature a 2.2-inch display, but the MTeoR offers a higher resolution of 240 x 320 pixels compared to the Pearl's 240 x 260 pixels, resulting in a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is equipped with a 312 MHz Intel CPU, while the MTeoR has a 300 MHz Samsung CPU; both have 64MB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical at 1.3 MP, but the MTeoR supports video recording, which the Pearl does not.
- The MTeoR also has a larger battery capacity at 1190 mAh compared to the Pearl's 900 mAh.
- Regarding software experience, the Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, while the MTeoR operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, which may offer different user interfaces and functionalities.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Pearl being lighter at 89.5g versus the MTeoR's 120g, and both devices lack advanced connectivity options like WiFi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
HTC MTeoR
General
Release Date
2006
2006
Announced
2006
2006
Description
N/A
HTC Breeze platform
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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
Samsung 2442 300 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1190 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1190 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)
112.4 x 49 x 14.8 mm (4.43 x 1.93 x 0.58 in)
Weight
89.5 g
120 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
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A