BlackBerry Pearl 8130
#9497
Motorola RAZR2 V8
#10798Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Motorola RAZR2 V8
Performance
20.99.4
Camera
39.68.7
Display
21.232.3
Battery
8.35.7
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
14.74.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.29.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and Motorola RAZR2 V8 both feature a 2.2-inch TFT display, but the RAZR2 offers a higher color depth with 256K colors compared to the Pearl's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl has a 312 MHz CPU with 32MB RAM, while the RAZR2 has 2GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the RAZR2 supports video recording in QCIF format, whereas the Pearl's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is slightly higher at 900 mAh compared to the RAZR2's 770 mAh.
- Build quality favors the RAZR2 with a slimmer profile at 11.9 mm and a weight of 117 g, while the Pearl is 14 mm thick and weighs 96 g.
- Software-wise, the Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, offering a different user experience compared to the Linux-based MOTOMAGX on the RAZR2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Motorola RAZR2 V8
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
2GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
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
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
770 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 770 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)
103 x 53 x 11.9 mm (4.06 x 2.09 x 0.47 in)
Weight
96 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Dark Pearl Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.30 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-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
2.0, A2DP
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
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Linux / Java-based MOTOMAGX
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A