BlackBerry Pearl 8120
#8683
Nokia N81
#9530Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Nokia N81
Performance
20.915.1
Camera
39.610.0
Display
38.539.1
Battery
8.311.2
Build
0.217.2
Connectivity
10.618.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.412.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 50 x 14 mm and weighs 91g, while the Nokia N81 is slightly bulkier at 102 x 50 x 17.9 mm and 140g.
- The Pearl has a smaller 2.2-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, compared to the N81's 2.4-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels, offering a richer color experience with 16M colors.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz CPU, while the N81 has a faster 369 MHz ARM 11 processor.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the N81 supports video recording at 320p@15fps, whereas the Pearl does not specify video capabilities.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900mAh, while the N81 has a larger 1050mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- The Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, focusing on productivity, while the N81 operates on Symbian OS, which provides a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Nokia N81
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
12MB 96MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
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@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1050 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery (BT-6MT)
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)
102 x 50 x 17.9 mm, 86 cc (4.02 x 1.97 x 0.70 in)
Weight
91 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Blue, Sunset
Cobalt blue, Graphite grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
0.73 W/kg (head) 0.60 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
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 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, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A