BlackBerry Pearl 8120
#8683
Samsung i520
#10088Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Samsung i520
Performance
20.922.2
Camera
39.610.9
Display
38.532.3
Battery
8.39.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
10.614.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.410.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 50 x 14 mm and weighs 91g, while the Samsung i520 is slightly bulkier at 101.7 x 50.5 x 17.9 mm and weighs 99g.
- The Pearl has a 2.2-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels and supports 65K colors, whereas the i520 offers a larger 2.3-inch TFT display with 240 x 320 pixels and 256K colors, providing a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and has 32MB of RAM, while the i520 has a more capable 330 MHz CPU and 35MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the i520 can record video at CIF quality, while the Pearl supports video recording without specific quality details.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900 mAh compared to the i520's 950 mAh, giving the latter a slight edge in battery life.
- Software-wise, the Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, while the i520 operates on Symbian OS 9.2, which may offer a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Samsung i520
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.3"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 2430
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
330 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
35MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 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)
101.7 x 50.5 x 17.9 mm (4.00 x 1.99 x 0.70 in)
Weight
91 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Blue, Sunset
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A