BlackBerry Pearl 8130
#9497
Samsung i520
#10088Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Samsung i520
Performance
20.922.2
Camera
39.610.9
Display
21.232.3
Battery
8.39.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.714.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.210.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 features a compact build with dimensions of 107 x 50 x 14 mm and weighs 96g, while the Samsung i520 is slightly heavier at 99g and measures 101.7 x 50.5 x 17.9 mm.
- The Pearl has a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, whereas the i520 offers a larger 2.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, providing a better color depth of 256K compared to the Pearl's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz CPU, while the i520 has a slightly faster 330 MHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the i520 supports CIF video recording, whereas the Pearl supports video without specifying the quality.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900 mAh, slightly lower than the i520's 950 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, offering a different software experience compared to the i520, which operates on Symbian OS 9.2 with a Series 60 UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Samsung i520
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.3"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 260 pixels (~161 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 2430
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
330 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
35MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 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)
101.7 x 50.5 x 17.9 mm (4.00 x 1.99 x 0.70 in)
Weight
96 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / CDMA2000
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
2.0
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 OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A