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BlackBerry Pearl 8100 vs Samsung Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Win X BlackBerry Pearl 8100 01Point
2.2"
TFT

240x260

1.3
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy Win (GT-i8550) Compare BlackBerry Pearl 8100 X
4.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)

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} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Pearl 8100 vs Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
+90 grams (3.15 ounces)60%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR231 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+8GB (5GB available)79 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)vs+9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)50%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x260 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
161 PPIvs+199 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+4.7"114%
Larger screen
(back) 1.3MPvs+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)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+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 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 sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+2000 mAh122%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0vs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

4 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+ 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 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
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ModelPearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100Samsung Galaxy Win GT-i8550E, Samsung GT-i8550L
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date9/7/20065/6/2013
Depth14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 107 millimeters (1.97 x 4.21 in)70.7 x 133.3 millimeters (2.78 x 5.25 in)
Weight90 grams (3.15 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.2" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x260 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI199 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.1Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8225Q
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 203
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64MB8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 2GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Back camera (main camera)1.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x1024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
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 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.03.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours11 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)210 hours (8.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Wallpapers
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Titan Gray
• Samsung TouchWiz
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl 8100Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.476W/kg (head), 0.847W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.228W/kg (head)
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