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BlackBerry Pearl 8130

BlackBerry Pearl 8130

#9497
Plum Orbit

Plum Orbit

#10447

Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Plum Orbit
Performance
20.93.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
21.27.3
Battery
8.311.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.724.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.210.2

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 50 x 14 mm and weighs 96g, while the Plum Orbit is slightly lighter at 92g and measures 104 x 57.3 x 11 mm.
  • The Pearl has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, compared to the Orbit's larger 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz Intel CPU, while the Orbit has a more capable 416 MHz Mediatek processor.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera and lack a front-facing camera, but the Orbit's battery capacity of 1100 mAh surpasses the Pearl's 900 mAh.
  • The Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, offering a distinct software experience, whereas the Orbit operates on Android 2.3.1, providing access to a wider range of applications.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Plum Orbit

General

Release Date

2007
2012

Announced

2007
2012

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.2"
3.2"

Type

TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen

Resolution

240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Mediatek MT6516

CPU

32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
416 MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
N/A

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
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

900 mAh
1100 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 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)
104 x 57.3 x 11 mm (4.09 x 2.26 x 0.43 in)

Weight

96 g
92 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black, White, Pink

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Network

CDMA / CDMA2000
GSM

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.0

NFC

USB

miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

BlackBerry OS
Android 2.3.1 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer