Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Samsung Array M390
Performance
20.934.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
38.515.2
Battery
8.310.3
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
10.68.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.416.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 50 x 14 mm and weighs 91g, while the Samsung Array M390 is slightly larger at 112 x 54 x 15 mm and weighs 117g.
- The Pearl has a 2.2-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, while the Array offers a larger 2.4-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and has 32MB RAM, whereas the Array has a more powerful 480 MHz CPU and 40MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities but lack a front-facing camera.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900mAh compared to the Array's 1000mAh, providing slightly better longevity for the latter.
- Both run on basic operating systems, with the Pearl using BlackBerry OS, offering a distinct software experience compared to the Array, which lacks specific OS details.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Samsung Array M390
General
Release Date
2007
2012
Announced
2007
2012
Description
N/A
For Sprint, Boost Mobile.Also known as Samsung Montage for Virgin Mobile
Display
Size
2.2"
2.4"
Type
65K colors
TFT
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
Qualcomm QSC 6155
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
480 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
40MB 128MB RAM 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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)
112 x 54 x 15 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
91 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Blue, Sunset
Black, Black/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

