BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) vs BlackBerry Bold 9000

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl Flip vs BlackBerry Bold 9000 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/3/2013 11:53 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:34 PM

Compare BlackBerry Bold 9000 X BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

11Points BlackBerry Bold 9000 Compare BlackBerry Pearl Flip X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

480x320

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9000

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!

1 Advantage BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)	vs	11 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9000
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
312MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+624MHz 32bit Single-core100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB (75MB available)	vs	+1GB13 times More internal storage for applications and files
17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)	vs	+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)25% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x320 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
154 PPI	vs	+222 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
QCIF (240x180)	vs	+HVGA (480x320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	vs	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps23 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
900 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

128MB SDRAM

Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

65 thousand

2.6"

(back) 2MP

LED flash

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
Change model
Model	Pearl Flip (8230)	Bold 9000
Other model names	Verizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 CDMA, RIM Apex	RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 Diamond Vintage
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	BlackBerry	BlackBerry
Release date	2/28/2009	8/5/2008
Depth	17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	50 x 101 millimeters (1.97 x 3.98 in)	66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)
Weight	102 grams (3.57 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.6" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~26.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	480x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	222 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	65 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 (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
System version	BlackBerry OS 4.6	BlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
Chipset	32bit: Intel XScale PXA272	32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Sheeva (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 (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128MB (75MB available)	1GB
External storage	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.153 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (240x180) 15 fps	HVGA (480x320) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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 (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
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 (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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 (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	900 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	216 hours (9 days)	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red, Pink • Secondary external 65K TFT display 128x160 pixels • Half-QWERTY • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)	BlackBerry Bold 9000
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 (8230) vs BlackBerry Bold 9000

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl Flip vs BlackBerry Bold 9000 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9000

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate