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BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 Specifications
Blackberry
Released 2009, Feb 15
- 102g, 17.5mm thickness
- BlackBerry OS
- 128MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
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| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 1.6 | — |
| Display | 4.8 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
2.6"
240x320 pixels
2MP
Video recorder
128MB RAM
900mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | CDMA / EVDO |
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| 2G bands | CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2009, February. Released 2009, May |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 101 x 50 x 17.5 mm (3.98 x 1.97 x 0.69 in) |
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| Weight | 102 g (3.60 oz) | |
| Keyboard | Half-QWERTY | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| ??? | Trackball |
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Display
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Type | 65K colors |
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| Size | 2.6 inches, 20.9 cm2 (~41.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density) | |
| ??? | Secondary external 65K TFT display, 128x160 pixels |
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Platform
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OS | BlackBerry OS |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 128MB RAM, 128MB ROM |
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Main Camera
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Single | 2 MP |
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| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | Yes |
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Selfie camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | No |
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| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | |
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| Browser | HTML | |
| ??? | BlackBerry maps MP4/WMV/H.264 player MP3/eAAC+/WMA player Organizer Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 216 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 3 h 30 min |
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Misc
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Colors | Black, Red, Pink |
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| SAR | 1.23 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 70 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
Is BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 worth buying in 2026?
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230?
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 has a 900 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 have?
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 features a 2.60-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230?
Genze rates BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 3.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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