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BlackBerry Pearl 8120 vs Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl 8120 vs Motorola Defy Mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Defy Mini X BlackBerry Pearl 8120 01Point
2.2"
TFT

240x260

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Motorola Defy Mini (XT320) Compare BlackBerry Pearl 8120 X
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)

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Pearl 8120} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Pearl 8120 vs Defy Mini (XT320)} 25 Advantages Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs107 grams (3.75 ounces)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+600MHz 32bit Single-core102%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+512MB15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+512MB (120MB available)88%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)12%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x260 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels146%
Higher resolution screen
161 PPIvs+180 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+3.2"45%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)vs+VGA (640x480)6 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
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+1650 mAh83%
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
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
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + 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+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

9 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+2 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 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
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ModelPearl 8120Defy Mini (XT320)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120, AT&T Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini XT320 A
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date10/4/20072/1/2012
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 107 millimeters (1.97 x 4.21 in)58.5 x 109 millimeters (2.3 x 4.29 in)
Weight91 grams (3.19 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.2" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x260 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI180 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27232bit: Qualcomm MSM7225A-1 Snapdragon
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage64MB512MB (120MB available)
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
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 Mbps7.2/2 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 - XT320 A: 850/1900
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 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titanium, Blue, Sunset
• Half-QWERTY
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Dust and water resistant
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
• Speech recognition
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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