OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 9100 3G US version | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 108mm (4.25") | 99mm (3.9") |
| Width | 50mm (1.97") | 54mm (2.13") |
| Depth | 13.3mm (0.52") | 15mm (0.59") |
| Dimension | 108x50x13.3mm (4.25x1.97x0.52") | 99x54x15mm (3.9x2.13x0.59") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 93.6gr (3.3oz) | 104gr (3.67oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
| Material | Scratch-Resistant Glass | |
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 360x400px | 320x480px |
| Display Size | 43x64mm (1.69x2.52") ~192PPI | |
| Display Diagonal | 3.0" | |
| Display Type | 256K TFT | 16M TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Music-Dedicated Keys Numeric Keypad Optical Joystick | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Talk Time | 5 hours, 30 minutes | 4 hours, 45 minutes - 2G 5 hours, 40 minutes - 3G |
| Standby Time | 18 days | 18 days, 14 hours - 2G 19 days, 20 hours - 3G |
| OS | BlackBerry OS | Android OS, v1.6 upgradable to v2.1 |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | Available |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 | |
| Processor | 624MHz | 600MHz ARM11 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | |
| Ram | 256MB | 256MB |
| Internal Memory | 256MB | 128MB |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 3.15 Megapixel | 3.15 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | |
| Camera Lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | ||
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | Digital Compass Accelerometer | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1150mAh | 1200mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | |
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v2.0 | v2.1 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS |
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | ||
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
| Radio | FM RDS | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 850, 2100, 1900 HSPA 850, 2100, 1900 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 900, 2100 HSPA 900, 2100 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | |
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | ||
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  |  |
| Everything Everywhere | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| O2 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Vodafone | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Three | UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
VARIOUS | ||
| Images | ||
| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 80 out of 100 CNET The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 3G is a great little global smartphone if you can deal with the unusual keyboard. read more 70 out of 100 Good Gear Guide We were impressed that RIM's BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 offers the same capabilities and functions found on more expensive BlackBerry smartphones. The trade off comes in the form of a smaller, pocketable form factor, resulting in a cramped keyboard, small display and flimsy build quality. read more | 70 out of 100 CNET Asia The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is suitable for first-time Android users who want a stylish device that won't burn a hole in their pockets. read more 60 out of 100 Good Gear Guide The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 offers a similar user experience to the smaller XPERIA X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro handsets, and like those phones it ships with an outdated version of the Android operating system. read more 50 out of 100 TechRadar Sony Ericsson moves on the Android mid-ground with its 3" compromise phone read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena Sony Ericsson dont believe in the one-size-fits-all concept. Their XPERIA lineup stretches from XS to XL. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 fits right in the middle. A grown X10 mini or a smaller X10, the X8 will do well either way... read more |
| Price Range | ||
| Published On | April 2010 | June 2010 |
