BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
#8000
O2 XDA Zinc
#9753Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
O2 XDA Zinc
Performance
27.326.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
38.59.5
Battery
8.313.1
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
11.118.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.711.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 features a compact build at 101.1 x 50 x 17.5 mm and weighs 102g, while the O2 XDA Zinc is larger and heavier at 109 x 58 x 22.6 mm and 175g.
- The Pearl has a 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, compared to the Zinc's slightly larger 2.8-inch display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl is powered by a 312 MHz CPU and 75MB of storage, while the Zinc has a more powerful 520 MHz CPU and 128MB of ROM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera and lack optical image stabilization, but the Zinc has a larger 1300mAh battery compared to the Pearl's 900mAh.
- The Pearl runs on BlackBerry OS, offering a distinct software experience, while the Zinc operates on Windows Mobile 5.0, which may appeal to different user preferences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
O2 XDA Zinc
General
Release Date
2008
2006
Announced
2008
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
2.8"
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 (~143 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
Intel XScale PXA 270 520 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
75MB
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
miniSD
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 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)
109 x 58 x 22.6 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.89 in)
Weight
102 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✓
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A