BlackBerry Pearl 8130
#8827
Motorola RIZR Z8
#8348Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Motorola RIZR Z8
Performance
57.359.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.952.6
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and Motorola RIZR Z8 both feature a 2.2-inch TFT display, but the RIZR Z8 supports 16 million colors compared to the Pearl's 65,000, resulting in better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the RIZR Z8 has a slightly faster 300 MHz CPU and more RAM at 77 MB, while the Pearl has a 312 MHz CPU but only 32 MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the RIZR Z8 can record video at 320p, whereas the Pearl does not specify video quality.
- The RIZR Z8 also has a larger battery capacity at 1030 mAh compared to the Pearl's 900 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- The Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, providing a different software experience compared to the Symbian 9.2 on the RIZR Z8, which may appeal to different user preferences.
- Build-wise, the Pearl is lighter at 96 g, while the RIZR is slightly bulkier at 112 g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Motorola RIZR Z8
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 16M 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 2420
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
300 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
77MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1030 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
107 x 50 x 14 mm (4.21 x 1.97 x 0.55 in)
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)
Weight
96 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / CDMA2000
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
OS Version
BlackBerry OS
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No