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Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865) vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Atrix 2 vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Pearl Flip X Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865) 29Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1785
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220) Compare Motorola Atrix 2 X
2.6"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)

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Atrix 2 (MB865)} 29 Advantages Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865) vs Pearl Flip (8220)} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs312MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB SDRAM
+8GB (5GB available)67 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (75MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)68%
Thinner
vs17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+256 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+4.3"65%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)47 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (240x180)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1785 mAh98%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs900 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
147 grams (5.15 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)44%
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10 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
Change model 
ModelAtrix 2 (MB865)Pearl Flip (8220)
Other model namesAT&T Motorola Atrix 2 MB865 A, ME865, Motorola Edison, FuathRIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220, RIM Kickstart
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaBlackBerry
Release date10/16/201110/6/2008
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 125.9 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)50 x 101.1 millimeters (1.97 x 3.98 in)
Weight147 grams (5.15 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadBlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR264MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)128MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fpsQCIF (240x180) 15 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot 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

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1785 mAh900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.5 hours4 hours
Standby382 hours (15.9 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• HDMI 1.4
• 3D stereo sound
• Speech recognition
• Motorola MOTOBLUR
• Motorola Lapdock compliant
• Dock connector
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Secondary external 65K TFT display 128x160 pixels
• Half-QWERTY
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Atrix 2 (MB865)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8220)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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