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BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 vs Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Fold X BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 04Points
2.25"
TFT

360x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
32Points Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000) Compare BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 X
7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)

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 Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)} 32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)183%
Lighter
vs263 grams (9.21 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+12GB LPDDR4X47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+512GB (462GB available)1847 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)93%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x400 pixelsvs+1536x2152 pixels22 times
Higher resolution screen
239 PPIvs+362 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.25"vs+7.3"2 times
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)191 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+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps332 times
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+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+4380 mAh3 times
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
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

6 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
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ModelPearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Other model namesAT&T BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100, RIM Pearl 2, RIM StratusGalaxy Fold F9000 (Single-SIM), Samsung Winner
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date5/1/20104/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/2019
Depth13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 108 millimeters (1.97 x 4.25 in)117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)263 grams (9.21 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Display typeTFT LCDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size2.25" inches7.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~30.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x400 pixels1536x2152 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)239 PPI362 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 363016 (v7)
Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB512GB (462GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
HDR10
Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm
Front camera resolutionNot supported3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh4380 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy5 hours32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby312 hours (13 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
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, HTML5
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, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue
Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
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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