BlackBerry Pearl 8120
#8683
Samsung i710
#9714Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Samsung i710
Performance
20.924.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
38.510.8
Battery
8.312.3
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
10.63.6
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
14.411.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 50 x 14 mm and weighs 91g, while the Samsung i710 is slightly larger at 108.8 x 58 x 13.5 mm and weighs 109g.
- The Pearl has a smaller 2.2-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, compared to the i710's 2.8-inch TFT touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering a better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the i710's 416 MHz CPU and 55MB storage outpace the Pearl's 312 MHz CPU and 64MB ROM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the i710 includes autofocus.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900 mAh, while the i710 has a larger 1200 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- The Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, providing a different software experience compared to the Windows Mobile 5.0 on the i710.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Samsung i710
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
Samsung i718 Chinese version
Display
Size
2.2"
2.8"
Type
65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 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
416MHz Intel XScale ARM 920T PXA27x
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
55MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
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
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
108.8 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.28 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
Weight
91 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Blue, Sunset
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
0.59 W/kg (head) 0.65 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
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A