BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230
#7672
Samsung S3500
#9296Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230
Samsung S3500
Performance
32.124.2
Camera
39.610.0
Display
38.539.1
Battery
8.36.5
Build
14.915.1
Connectivity
10.54.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.812.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 features a slightly larger 2.6-inch display with 65K colors, while the Samsung S3500 has a 2.2-inch TFT display with 16M colors, offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the Pearl has 128MB RAM compared to the S3500's 40MB, providing a more capable multitasking experience.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the S3500 can only record video at 320p@15fps, whereas the Pearl offers video recording without specified limitations.
- The Pearl's battery capacity is 900mAh, slightly higher than the S3500's 800mAh, which may provide a marginally longer usage time.
- The BlackBerry OS on the Pearl offers a distinct software experience, while the S3500 lacks specified software details and does not include a headphone jack, unlike the Pearl.
- In terms of build quality, the Pearl is heavier at 102g and thicker at 17.5mm, while the S3500 is lighter at 95g and slimmer at 14.3mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230
Samsung S3500
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
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
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB RAM, 128MB ROM
40MB
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
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 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)
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)
Weight
102 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Pink
Silver
Foldable
✓
✗
SAR
1.23 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
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
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A