BlackBerry Pearl 8100
#10637
O2 XDA mini S
#10407Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
O2 XDA mini S
Performance
25.324.6
Camera
0.039.6
Display
38.59.5
Battery
8.312.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
3.06.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.710.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 50 x 14.5 mm and weighs 89.5g, while the O2 XDA mini S is slightly larger at 108 x 58 x 23 mm and weighs 160g, making the Pearl more portable.
- The Pearl has a smaller 2.2-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, compared to the XDA mini S's 2.8-inch TFT touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz CPU, while the XDA mini S has a 200 MHz processor; both have 64MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the XDA mini S supports video recording, which the Pearl does not.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900 mAh, while the XDA mini S has a larger 1200 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- Lastly, the Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, whereas the XDA mini S operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
O2 XDA mini S
General
Release Date
2006
2005
Announced
2006
2005
Description
N/A
Produced by HTC. Functionally identical toQtek 9100,i-mate K-JAM, T-Mobile MDA Vario
Display
Size
2.2"
2.8"
Type
65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 850
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
miniSD, up to 2 GB
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
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
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 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)
108 x 58 x 23 mm (4.25 x 2.28 x 0.91 in)
Weight
89.5 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
miniUSB
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 PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A