BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230
#7672
Samsung A697 Sunburst
#8215Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230
Samsung A697 Sunburst
Performance
32.135.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
38.526.3
Battery
8.310.3
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
10.57.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.815.9
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 features a 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung A697 Sunburst has a larger 3.0-inch TFT touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl has 128MB RAM and 128MB ROM, whereas the Sunburst provides 190MB RAM and storage, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video recording but lack a front-facing camera.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900mAh compared to the Sunburst's 1000mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- The BlackBerry runs on BlackBerry OS, while the Sunburst does not specify an OS, and it lacks a headphone jack, unlike the Pearl.
- Build-wise, the Pearl is heavier at 102g, while the Sunburst is lighter at 87.3g, with the latter also being slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230
Samsung A697 Sunburst
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.6"
3"
Type
65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB RAM, 128MB ROM
190MB
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
101 x 50 x 17.5 mm (3.98 x 1.97 x 0.69 in)
101 x 52.8 x 13 mm (3.98 x 2.08 x 0.51 in)
Weight
102 g
87.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Pink
Black
Foldable
✓
✗
SAR
1.23 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only; AT&T Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer