BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
#8000
Motorola RIZR Z8
#9121Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
Motorola RIZR Z8
Performance
27.326.8
Camera
39.610.6
Display
38.539.1
Battery
8.311.1
Build
14.916.2
Connectivity
11.111.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.713.2
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 features a slightly larger 2.6-inch display with 65K colors, while the Motorola RIZR Z8 has a 2.2-inch TFT display with 16M colors, offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl Flip is powered by a 312 MHz Intel XScale CPU, compared to the 300 MHz ARM 1136 in the RIZR Z8, with both having similar RAM capacities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the RIZR Z8 can record video at 320p, while the Pearl Flip does not specify video resolution.
- The RIZR Z8 has a larger 1030 mAh battery compared to the 900 mAh battery of the Pearl Flip, potentially offering longer usage.
- The BlackBerry OS on the Pearl Flip provides a distinct software experience, while the RIZR Z8 runs on Symbian 9.2, which may appeal to different user preferences.
- Build-wise, the Pearl Flip is slightly heavier and thicker than the RIZR Z8, which is slimmer and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
Motorola RIZR Z8
General
Release Date
2008
2007
Announced
2008
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
2.2"
Type
65K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 2420
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
300 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
75MB
77MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (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
1030 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
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)
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)
Weight
102 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✓
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A