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BlackBerry Pearl 8120 vs Quantum Go (3G 16GB)

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

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2.2"
TFT

240x260

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Quantum Go (3G 16GB)

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Pearl 8120} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl 8120 vs Go (3G 16GB)} 29 Advantages Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Octa-core7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR363 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+16GB (10GB available)159 times
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+6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)115%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x260 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
161 PPIvs+294 PPI83%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+5"127%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)47 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+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps177 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, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+2300 mAh156%
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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

6 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B) / MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
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ModelPearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120, AT&T Pearl 8120Positivo Quantum Go 1 3G, Quantum Go Dual Chip
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandBlackBerryQuantum
Release date10/4/20079/1/2015
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 107 millimeters (1.97 x 4.21 in)71.5 x 145.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.74 in)
Weight91 grams (3.19 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x260 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI294 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27232bit: MediaTek MT6592M
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-450 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64MB16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps42/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titanium, Blue, Sunset
• Half-QWERTY
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework
• Colors: Steel Gray, Champagne Gold
• Back camera up to 24MP interpolated
Dongle Play DTVi
• Duo Case
• Quantum Screen Flash
• Quantum DashCam
• Quantum Energy Saver

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Quantum Go (3G 16GB)
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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