BlackBerry Pearl 8120
#8683
Nokia N76
#9683Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Nokia N76
Performance
20.919.4
Camera
39.610.6
Display
38.539.1
Battery
8.34.6
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
10.614.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.411.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 features a smaller 2.2-inch display with 65K colors and a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, while the Nokia N76 has a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with 16M colors and a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz Intel CPU, whereas the N76 has a faster 369 MHz ARM CPU, providing a more responsive experience.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the N76 can record video at a higher resolution of 320p.
- The Pearl has a 900 mAh battery, slightly larger than the N76's 700 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- The Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, while the N76 operates on Symbian OS 9.2, with the latter providing a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Pearl being lighter at 91g compared to the N76's 115g, and both have similar dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Nokia N76
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.4"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
369 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
26MB 96MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
CIF videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery (BL-4B)
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)
106.5 x 52 x 13.7 mm, 70 cc (4.19 x 2.05 x 0.54 in)
Weight
91 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Blue, Sunset
Red, Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
1.22 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP (latest firmware)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Symbian OS 9.2, S60 rel. 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A