BlackBerry Pearl 8120
#8683
Samsung Galaxy Star S5280
#9641Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Samsung Galaxy Star S5280
Performance
20.926.0
Camera
39.610.0
Display
38.521.2
Battery
8.312.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
10.617.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.411.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 50 x 14 mm and weighs 91g, while the Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 is slightly larger at 105 x 58 x 11.9 mm and weighs 100.5g.
- The Pearl has a smaller 2.2-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, compared to the Star's 3.0-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels, offering a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is equipped with a 312 MHz CPU and 32MB RAM, whereas the Star has a more powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and 512MB RAM, leading to better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Star can record video at 320p@15fps, while the Pearl's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900mAh, while the Star has a larger 1200mAh battery, likely providing longer usage time.
- Finally, the Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, offering a distinct software experience compared to the Star's Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), which provides access to a wider range of applications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Samsung Galaxy Star S5280
General
Release Date
2007
2013
Announced
2007
2013
Description
N/A
Available as Samsung Galaxy Star Duos S5282 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
2.2"
3"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 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
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Mali-300
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
4GB 512MB RAM
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
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
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)
105 x 58 x 11.9 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 0.47 in)
Weight
91 g
100.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Blue, Sunset
Black, White, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
No
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
4.0, 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
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer