BlackBerry Pearl 8100
#8314
Qtek 8300
#8878Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Qtek 8300
Performance
59.557.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.651.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 and Qtek 8300 both feature a 2.2-inch display, but the Qtek offers a higher resolution of 240 x 320 pixels compared to the Pearl's 240 x 260 pixels, resulting in a slightly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is equipped with a 312 MHz CPU and 64MB of storage, while the Qtek has a 200 MHz CPU with 64MB ROM and 32MB RAM, indicating better multitasking potential for the Pearl.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Qtek supports video recording at QCIF quality, which the Pearl does not.
- The Qtek also has a larger battery capacity of 1150 mAh compared to the Pearl's 900 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The software experience differs as the Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Qtek utilizes Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, which may appeal to different user preferences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Pearl being lighter at 89.5g versus the Qtek's 106g, but the Qtek is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Qtek 8300
General
Release Date
2006
2005
Announced
2006
2005
Description
N/A
Produced by HTC. Functionally identical toi-mate SP5m.
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
MiniSD
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
107 x 50 x 14.5 mm (4.21 x 1.97 x 0.57 in)
107.5 x 46 x 17.5 mm (4.23 x 1.81 x 0.69 in)
Weight
89.5 g
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11b
Bluetooth
2.0
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
OS Version
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No