BlackBerry Pearl 8110 vs Nokia 9290 Communicator

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl 8110 vs Nokia 9290 Communicator phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2013 8:46 PM, updated: 6/3/2019 9:00 PM

Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X BlackBerry Pearl 8110 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x260

2
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Nokia 9290 Communicator Compare BlackBerry Pearl 8110 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Pearl 8110

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!

17 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl 8110	vs	3 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator
+312MHz 32bit Single-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	52MHz 32bit Single-core
+32MB SDRAM3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8MB SDRAM
+64MB31 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16MB (2MB available)
+Until 4GB microSD31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128MB MMC
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)168% Lighter	vs	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)93% Thinner	vs	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+65 thousand15 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	4 thousand
+161 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+(back) 2MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+QCIF (240x180)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40% More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster	vs	2G HSCSD
+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+2.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
240x260 pixels	vs	+640x200 pixels105% Higher resolution screen
2.2"	vs	+4.5"105% Larger screen
900 mAh	vs	+1300 mAh44% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

5 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

WAP, HTML

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
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Model	Pearl 8110	9290 Communicator
Other model names	AT&T RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Nokia
Release date	1/1/2008	6/1/2001
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)	50 x 107 millimeters (1.97 x 4.21 in)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight	91 grams (3.19 ounces)	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.2" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x260 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	161 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	4 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 Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.2	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Chipset	32bit: Intel XScale PXA272	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
RAM memory	32MB SDRAM	8MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64MB	16MB (2MB available)
External storage	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
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	0.236 Mbps	0.043 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	CSD, HSCSD
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 Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (240x180) 15 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
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 Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	Not supported
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	GPS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3
Battery capacity	900 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	8 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	WAP, HTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue • Half-QWERTY • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor • Java framework	• Colors: Gray • MMC 16MB card included • Serial connection with cable owner • Infrared port • Video player • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer • Monochromatic second display 80x48 pixels • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Pearl 8110	Nokia 9290 Communicator
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