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BlackBerry Pearl 8130 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl 8130 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 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
26Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710) Compare BlackBerry Pearl 8130 X
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)

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 8130} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Pearl 8130 vs Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
+96 grams (3.36 ounces)54%
Lighter
vs148 grams (5.18 ounces)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core3 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+4GB (2GB available)31 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+11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)17%
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+233 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+4"82%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
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
QCIF (240x180)vs+HD (1280x720)20 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 CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 2.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps5 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+1700 mAh89%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 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+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

7 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B) / MicroUSB 2.0
+ 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 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
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ModelPearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
Other model namesVerizon RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130, Sprint Pearl 8130Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 S7710, Samsung GT-S7710
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaAustralia
(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date11/1/20073/1/2013
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 107 millimeters (1.97 x 4.21 in)67.7 x 130.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.14 in)
Weight96 grams (3.36 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x260 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI233 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27232bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64MB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2.4 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
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 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
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, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.7 hours9 hours
Standby216 hours (9 days)370 hours (15.4 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), 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: Black, Silver
• Half-QWERTY
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Gray, Red
• Samsung TouchWiz UX 5.0
• DNSe
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl 8130Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.61W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.5W/kg (head), 0.51W/kg (body)
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