BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs BlackBerry Pearl 8120

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 8830 vs BlackBerry Pearl 8120 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2013 8:05 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:37 PM

Compare BlackBerry Pearl 8120 X BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A

16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

11Points BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Compare BlackBerry 8830 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x260

2
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Pearl 8120

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!

4 Advantages BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)	vs	11 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl 8120
+320x240 pixels23% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x260 pixels
+2.5"14% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+1400 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	900 mAh
+GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
225MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+312MHz 32bit Single-core39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAM	vs	+32MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
132 grams (4.62 ounces)	vs	+91 grams (3.19 ounces)45% Lighter
160 PPI	vs	+161 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	vs	+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0)	vs	+(2G EDGE) 0.236 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2.5mm jack	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)	vs	+Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

11 Common items in both devices

64MB

Until 4GB microSD

14 millimeters (0.55 inches)

TFT LCD

65 thousand

BlackBerry OS 4.2

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Change model
Model	8830 (World edition)	Pearl 8120
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry 8830 World Edition	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120, AT&T Pearl 8120
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	BlackBerry
Release date	5/1/2007	10/4/2007
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)	50 x 107 millimeters (1.97 x 4.21 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	91 grams (3.19 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.5" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	240x260 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	160 PPI	161 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 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.2	BlackBerry OS 4.2
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM6550	32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 225MHz ARM926EJ-S (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 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
RAM memory	16MB SDRAM	32MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64MB	64MB
External storage	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	GPRS, EDGE
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 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
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 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
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 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
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	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
USB	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	2.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	GPS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.7 hours	4 hours
Standby	216 hours (9 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Call control	Voice dialing	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-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	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework	• Colors: Titanium, Blue, Sunset • Half-QWERTY • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)	BlackBerry Pearl 8120
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 8830 (World edition) vs BlackBerry Pearl 8120

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 8830 vs BlackBerry Pearl 8120 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Pearl 8120

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate