BlackBerry 7130g vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 7130 vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/3/2013 11:53 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:34 PM

Compare BlackBerry Pearl Flip X BlackBerry 7130g 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x260

N/A

16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

13Points BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) Compare BlackBerry 7130 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages BlackBerry 7130g	vs	13 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster	vs	2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps54% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+1100 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	900 mAh
16MB SDRAM	vs	+128MB SDRAM7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB	vs	+128MB (75MB available)17% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
120 grams (4.2 ounces)	vs	+102 grams (3.57 ounces)18% Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)3% Thinner
240x260 pixels	vs	+240x320 pixels23% Higher resolution screen
147 PPI	vs	+154 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+2.6"8% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 2MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+QCIF (240x180)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
BlackBerry OS 4.1	vs	+BlackBerry OS 4.6Advantage BlackBerry OS 4.6 is newer and safer
2.5mm jack	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)	vs	+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

9 Common items in both devices

312MHz 32bit Single-core

TFT LCD

65 thousand

Ambient light sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+2 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	BlackBerry 7130g	Pearl Flip (8230)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry 7130g	Verizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 CDMA, RIM Apex
Country or region available	feature not registered	USA
Brand	BlackBerry	BlackBerry
Release date	9/1/2006	2/28/2009
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 115 millimeters (2.2 x 4.53 in)	50 x 101 millimeters (1.97 x 3.98 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x260 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	147 PPI	154 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.1	BlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Chipset	32bit: Intel XScale PXA272	32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
RAM memory	16MB SDRAM	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64MB	128MB (75MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	0.153 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	QCIF (240x180) 15 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	feature not registered
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	feature not registered	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
USB	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	2.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) C-S2	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1100 mAh	900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	216 hours (9 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on silver • Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PDF viewer Java framework	• Colors: Black, Red, Pink • Secondary external 65K TFT display 128x160 pixels • Half-QWERTY • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry 7130g	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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BlackBerry 7130g vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 7130 vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate