BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220) vs Nokia X3

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl Flip vs Nokia X3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/3/2013 11:54 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:34 PM

Compare Nokia X3 X BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Nokia X3 Compare BlackBerry Pearl Flip X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)

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!

10 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia X3
+128MB (75MB available)63% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (46MB available)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	103 grams (3.61 ounces)
+2.6"18% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+QCIF (240x180)70% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+900 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	860 mAh
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)	vs	+14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)24% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
154 PPI	vs	+182 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices

64MB SDRAM / 64MB

Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 8GB microSD

TFT LCD

240x320 pixels

Only digital zoom

2G EDGE

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
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Model	Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220, RIM Kickstart	Nokia X3 RM-540, Nokia X3-00
Country or region available	(Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	Nokia
Release date	10/6/2008	12/7/2009
Depth	17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	50 x 101.1 millimeters (1.97 x 3.98 in)	49.3 x 96 millimeters (1.94 x 3.78 in)
Weight	102 grams (3.57 ounces)	103 grams (3.61 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.6" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	182 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	260 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 Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.6	Nokia Series OS S40 6th edition
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
Chipset	32bit: Intel XScale PXA272	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
RAM memory	64MB SDRAM	64MB
Internal storage	128MB (75MB available)	128MB (46MB available)
External storage	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
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	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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	GPRS, EDGE
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 Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (240x180) 15 fps	QCIF (176x144) 15 fps
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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	feature not registered
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
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 Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4CT
Battery capacity	900 mAh	860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Secondary external 65K TFT display 128x160 pixels • Half-QWERTY • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor Java framework	• Colors: Red on Black, Blue on Silver • 2GB microSD included • Dedicated music keys Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)	Nokia X3
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

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BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220) vs Nokia X3

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl Flip vs Nokia X3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate