BlackBerry Pearl 8100
The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2006).
2006 · Entry-level · BlackBerry OSⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.2" · 107 x 50 x 14.5 mm (4.21 x 1.97 x 0.57 in)
Storage64MB
Main Camera3 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 89.5g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 900 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗3 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 161 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotographyMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz
💻 Display
Sharpness
161 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
65K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
3 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
89.5g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
107 x 50 x 14.5 mm (4.21 x 1.97 x 0.57 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
Yes, the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 supports microSD expandable storage.
The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
No, the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 uses Proprietary.
The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 supports No.
The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 has 2.0.
