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BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 vs CAT B15

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 vs CAT B15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT B15 X BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 04Points
2.25"
TFT

360x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? CAT B15

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!

Pearl 3G 9100} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 vs B15} 21 Advantages CAT B15
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)83%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)13%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+239 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core92%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+4GB (2.49GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x400 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
2.25"vs+4"78%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)vs+HD (1280x720)20 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+2000 mAh74%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
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ModelPearl 3G 9100CAT B15
Other model namesAT&T BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100, RIM Pearl 2, RIM StratusCaterpillar B15 Dual-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryCAT
Release date5/1/20103/1/2013
Depth13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 108 millimeters (1.97 x 4.25 in)69.5 x 125 millimeters (2.74 x 4.92 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.25" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~30.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x400 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)239 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX531T
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Latin America model:
UMTS 850/1900
Europe/Africa model:
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredSmile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours16 hours
Standby312 hours (13 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, Purple, White, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA
• HAC (M3)
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m
• IP67 certified: dust and waterproof up to 1m for 30min
• MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100CAT B15
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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