BlackBerry Pearl 8130
#9497
Nokia 5700
#8243Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Nokia 5700
Performance
20.923.0
Camera
39.610.6
Display
21.239.1
Battery
8.38.3
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
14.79.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
12.215.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and Nokia 5700 both feature a 2.2-inch TFT display, but the Nokia offers a higher color depth with 16 million colors compared to the Pearl's 65,000 colors, resulting in a more vibrant visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia's 369 MHz ARM 11 CPU outperforms the BlackBerry's 312 MHz Intel XScale, and it also has slightly more RAM at 38MB versus 32MB.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Nokia supports video recording at 320p, while the BlackBerry can record video without a specified resolution.
- Battery capacity is identical at 900 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Nokia operates on Symbian 9.2, which may offer a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Nokia being slightly heavier and thicker than the Pearl.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Nokia 5700
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
369 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
38MB 64MB RAM 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 900 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 x 50 x 17 mm, 84 cc (4.25 x 1.97 x 0.67 in)
Weight
96 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Red, Gray, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.02 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / CDMA2000
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Symbian 9.2, S60 rel. 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A