BlackBerry Pearl 8120
#8683
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
#9497Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Performance
20.920.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
38.521.2
Battery
8.38.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
10.614.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.412.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and 8130 share similar build quality, with both measuring 107 x 50 x 14 mm, but the 8130 is slightly heavier at 96g compared to the 8120's 91g.
- Both devices feature a 2.2-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels and support for 65K colors, providing an identical visual experience.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with a 312 MHz Intel XScale CPU and 32MB RAM, ensuring comparable functionality.
- The camera specifications are the same, offering a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- Battery capacity is also identical at 900 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Both run on BlackBerry OS, delivering a consistent software experience across both models.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 260 pixels (~161 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
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 50 x 14 mm (4.21 x 1.97 x 0.55 in)
107 x 50 x 14 mm (4.21 x 1.97 x 0.55 in)
Weight
91 g
96 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Blue, Sunset
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
BlackBerry OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A