BlackBerry Pearl 8130
#9497
Nokia 6121 classic
#9382Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Nokia 6121 classic
Performance
20.921.3
Camera
39.610.6
Display
21.239.1
Battery
8.38.0
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
14.710.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.212.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, while the Nokia 6121 classic has a 2.0-inch screen with a higher resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel count.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia's 369 MHz ARM 11 CPU outpaces the BlackBerry's 312 MHz Intel XScale, although both devices share the same 32MB RAM.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Nokia supports video recording at 320p, while the BlackBerry's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Pearl 8130 has a 900 mAh battery, slightly more than the 890 mAh battery in the Nokia, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, offering a different software experience compared to the Nokia's Symbian 9.2, which may appeal to different user preferences.
- In terms of build quality, the BlackBerry is slightly heavier at 96g compared to the Nokia's 89g, with both having compact dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Nokia 6121 classic
General
Release Date
2007
2008
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~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
369 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
32MB 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
VGA videocall camera
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
890 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 890 mAh battery (BL-5B)
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)
105 x 46 x 15 mm, 66 cc (4.13 x 1.81 x 0.59 in)
Weight
96 g
89 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Pearl White, Pink, Sand Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.22 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
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
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
Symbian 9.2, S60 rel. 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A