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BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) vs Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl Flip vs Nokia Asha 503 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 503 X BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) 04Points
BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.6"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

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17Points Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim) Compare BlackBerry Pearl Flip X
Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)

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Pearl Flip (8230)} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) vs Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)} 17 Advantages Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
+128MB (75MB available)14 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs5MB
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)9%
Lighter		vs111 grams (3.89 ounces)
+154 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs133 PPI
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)vs+12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)38%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2.6"vs+3"15%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
QCIF (240x180)vs+QVGA (320x240)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps46 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+1200 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+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+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
12 Common items in both devices
128MB SDRAM / 128MB
TFT LCD
240x320 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
ModelPearl Flip (8230)Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Other model namesVerizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 CDMA, RIM ApexNokia Asha 503 RM-922, Nokia Asha 503 RM-958
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date2/28/200911/1/2013
Depth17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 101 millimeters (1.97 x 3.98 in)60.6 x 102.6 millimeters (2.39 x 4.04 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.6" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI133 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27232bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB
Internal storage128MB (75MB available)5MB
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM cardNot supported2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps7.2/5.76 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
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 Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180) 15 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity900 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours4.5 hours
Standby216 hours (9 days)480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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, Blue, Yellow, White, Red, Green
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.43W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
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