BlackBerry Pearl 8130
#9497
Cat B25
#9884Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Cat B25
Performance
20.93.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
21.215.2
Battery
8.313.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.712.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.211.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 50 x 14 mm and weighs 96g, while the Cat B25 is bulkier at 125 x 57 x 22 mm and 161g, indicating a more rugged design.
- The Pearl has a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, compared to the B25's 2.0-inch display at 240 x 320 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz Intel CPU and has 32MB of RAM, whereas the B25 runs on a 208 MHz Mediatek CPU with no RAM specified.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the B25 includes autofocus.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900mAh, while the B25 has a larger 1300mAh battery, suggesting longer usage time.
- The Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, providing a distinct software experience, while the B25's software details are unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Cat B25
General
Release Date
2007
2013
Announced
2007
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
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
Mediatek MT6235
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
208 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (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
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 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)
125 x 57 x 22 mm (4.92 x 2.24 x 0.87 in)
Weight
96 g
161 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
CDMA / CDMA2000
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
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