BlackBerry Pearl 8130
#9497
Motorola ROKR E2
#9543Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Motorola ROKR E2
Performance
20.914.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
21.232.3
Battery
8.37.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.77.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.212.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, while the Motorola ROKR E2 has a 2.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both phones are equipped with a 312 MHz Intel XScale CPU, but the Pearl has more RAM at 32MB compared to the ROKR's 10MB, which may enhance multitasking.
- The Pearl's camera is superior with 2 MP compared to the ROKR's 1.3 MP, although both lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is slightly higher at 900 mAh versus the ROKR's 850 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The BlackBerry OS on the Pearl offers a different software experience compared to the Linux OS on the ROKR, catering to different user preferences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Pearl being lighter at 96g and slightly slimmer, while the ROKR is marginally thicker and heavier at 107g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Motorola ROKR E2
General
Release Date
2007
2006
Announced
2007
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~200 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
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
10MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
SD, up to 2 GB
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
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
850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 850 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)
106 x 49.5 x 18 mm, 80.5 cc (4.17 x 1.95 x 0.71 in)
Weight
96 g
107 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Silver, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
miniUSB 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
Linux
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A