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BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 vs Motorola Edge (256GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 vs Motorola Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.25"
TFT

360x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.7"
OLED

1080x2340

64
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (256GB)

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!

Pearl 3G 9100} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 vs Edge (256GB)} 35 Advantages Motorola Edge (256GB)
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)102%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+6GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+256GB (235GB available)939 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)43%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
360x400 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels17 times
Higher resolution screen
239 PPIvs+385 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.25"vs+6.7"198%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 16MP + 0.3MP27 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 25MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (240x180)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)191 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps555 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+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+4500 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
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ModelPearl 3G 9100Edge (256GB)
Other model namesAT&T BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100, RIM Pearl 2, RIM StratusMotorola Edge XT2063-3, Lenovo Moto Edge 5G (6GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date5/1/20105/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020
Depth13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 108 millimeters (1.97 x 4.25 in)71.1 x 161.6 millimeters (2.8 x 6.36 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDOLED
Screen size2.25" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~30.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~95.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x400 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)239 PPI385 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 5.0Android 10
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 305989 (v8)
Geekbench: 1862 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB256GB (235GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA
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 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µm
0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (240x180)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported25 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
by Waves
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby312 hours (13 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, Purple, White, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• BlackBerry maps
• UMA
• HAC (M3)
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework
• Colors: Solar Black, Midnight Magenta
• Moto Actions

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100Motorola Edge (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.79W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)
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