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BlackBerry Pearl 8100 vs Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl 8100 vs Asus Zenfone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X BlackBerry Pearl 8100 02Points
2.2"
TFT

240x260

1.3
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
32Points Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) Compare BlackBerry Pearl 8100 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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 8100} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl 8100 vs Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)} 32 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
+90 grams (3.15 ounces)83%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core13 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+4GB LPDDR4X127 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+64GB (52GB available)831 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB microSDvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)93%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x260 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels32 times
Higher resolution screen
161 PPIvs+401 PPI149%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+5.5"150%
Larger screen
(back) 1.3MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP14 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
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
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps2541 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor, Hall effectAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+3300 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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0vs+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
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

4 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ 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 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
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ModelPearl 8100Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)South AfricaChinaUSAHong KongTaiwan
(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandBlackBerryAsus
Release date9/7/200610/1/2017
Depth14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 107 millimeters (1.97 x 4.21 in)75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight90 grams (3.15 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x260 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI401 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.1Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27264bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64MB64GB (52GB available)
External storageUntil 2GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedChina version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
North America version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Taiwan version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12
China version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
North America version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28)
Taiwan version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Back camera (main camera)1.3 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
8MP 12mm
Main camera resolution1280x1024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.05.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby360 hours (15 days)552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Wallpapers
Java framework
• Colors: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black
• Asus ZenUI 4.0
• 2.5D glass screen
• Sony IMX362 back camera sensor
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• DTS surround sound
• VoLTE

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
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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