BlackBerry Pearl 8130
#9497
Samsung C3590
#8844Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Samsung C3590
Performance
20.94.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
21.232.3
Battery
8.36.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.722.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.214.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8130, released in 2007, features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 50 x 14 mm and weighs 96g, while the Samsung C3590, launched in 2013, measures 100.9 x 50.9 x 17.3 mm and weighs slightly more at 99.8g.
- The Pearl has a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, whereas the C3590 offers a larger 2.4-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, providing better color depth with 256K colors compared to the Pearl's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and has 32MB of RAM, while the C3590 has a slightly faster 416 MHz CPU but lacks RAM specifications.
- Both phones feature a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities but no front camera.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900 mAh, slightly higher than the C3590's 800 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- The BlackBerry OS on the Pearl offers a distinct software experience compared to the unspecified OS on the C3590, which may impact user interface and functionality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Samsung C3590
General
Release Date
2007
2013
Announced
2007
2013
Description
N/A
Versions:Samsung C3595 with HSDPASamsung C3592 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
2.2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
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
N/A
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
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Li-Ion 800 mAh, removable
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)
100.9 x 50.9 x 17.3 mm (3.97 x 2.00 x 0.68 in)
Weight
96 g
99.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Silver, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / CDMA2000
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps (GT-C3595)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB
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
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A