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BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

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Mitac MIO Leap K1

Mitac MIO Leap K1

#9851

Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
Mitac MIO Leap K1
Performance
27.325.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
38.59.5
Battery
8.35.9
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
11.18.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.711.3

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 features a compact build with dimensions of 101.1 x 50 x 17.5 mm and weighs 102g, while the Mitac MIO Leap K1 is slightly larger at 105.1 x 53.5 x 14.5 mm and heavier at 125g.
  • Both devices have a 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the Pearl Flip uses BlackBerry OS, offering a different software experience compared to the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional on the Leap K1.
  • In terms of performance, the Pearl Flip is powered by a 312 MHz Intel CPU, while the Leap K1 has a faster 400 MHz Samsung CPU.
  • Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Leap K1 includes autofocus.
  • The Pearl Flip has a 900 mAh battery capacity, slightly higher than the Leap K1's 790 mAh, which may affect overall battery life.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
Mitac MIO Leap K1

General

Release Date

2008
2009

Announced

2008
2008

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.6"
2.6"

Type

65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 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
Samsung S3C 2443, 400MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

75MB
64MB RAM, 1GB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP, AF

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
790 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 790 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

101.1 x 50 x 17.5 mm (3.98 x 1.97 x 0.69 in)
105.1 x 53.5 x 14.5 mm (4.14 x 2.11 x 0.57 in)

Weight

102 g
125 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

1.15 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 1.1

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS, A-GPS, SiRF Star III chipset, MioMap navigation

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

BlackBerry OS
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A