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BlackBerry Pearl 8120 vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl 8120 vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G 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)

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29Points Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V) Compare BlackBerry Pearl 8120 X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)

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 8120} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl 8120 vs Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)105%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)14 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+6GB LPDDR4X191 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+128GB (105GB available)1679 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC255 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)61%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super 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+1080x2400 pixels41 times
Higher resolution screen
161 PPIvs+405 PPI152%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+6.5"195%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP35 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 32MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)191 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+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps21185 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, ANT+, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Ambient light sensor, Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+4500 mAh4 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
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
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/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+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 2.0 (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

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) / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
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ModelPearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120, AT&T Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 SM-A516VZBAVZW (Verizon)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date10/4/20078/14/2020
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 107 millimeters (1.97 x 4.21 in)73.6 x 158.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.26 in)
Weight91 grams (3.19 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.2" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x260 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI405 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAlways-On Display

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27264bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64MB128GB (105GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps5000/200 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12/13 (2, 4, 5, 13, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedmmWave (260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.12µm
5MP telephoto f/2.440mm
5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180) 15 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported32 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
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: Prism Bricks Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl 8120Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.59W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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