BlackBerry Pearl 8120
#8683
Samsung i310
#8685Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Samsung i310
Performance
20.913.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
38.521.2
Battery
8.31.6
Build
0.214.2
Connectivity
10.612.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
14.414.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 50 x 14 mm and weighs 91g, while the Samsung i310 is slightly larger at 111.9 x 48.5 x 19.8 mm and heavier at 120g.
- The Pearl's 2.2-inch display offers a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, whereas the i310 has a smaller 2.0-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, providing a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz CPU compared to the i310's 416 MHz, giving the latter a slight edge in processing capability.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera with video recording capability, but neither offers a front-facing camera.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900 mAh, while the i310's battery specifications are not provided.
- The Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, offering a different software experience compared to the i310's Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, which includes stereo speakers but lacks a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Samsung i310
General
Release Date
2007
2006
Announced
2007
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 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 416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
8GB (microdrive), 64MB 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
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
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable 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)
111.9 x 48.5 x 19.8 mm (4.41 x 1.91 x 0.78 in)
Weight
91 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Blue, Sunset
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
0.20 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A