BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981
The BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · BlackBerry OS 7.0ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.8" · 115 x 67 x 11.3 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
RAM768MB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 155g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,230 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, October. Released 2011, December
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
286 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,230 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
155g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
115 x 67 x 11.3 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 uses microUSB 2.0.
The BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
