| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $110.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 400 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
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| Launch | Announced | 2008, September. Released 2008, October |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 101.1 x 50 x 17.5 mm (3.98 x 1.97 x 0.69 in) |
| Weight | 102 g (3.60 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Keyboard | Half-QWERTY | |
| Features | Trackball | |
| Display | Type | 65K colors |
| Size | 2.6 inches, 20.9 cm2 (~41.4% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density) | |
| Features | Secondary external 65K TFT display, 128x160 pixels | |
| Platform | OS | BlackBerry OS |
| CPU | 32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 312 MHz | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 75MB | |
| Main Camera | Single | 2 MP |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | Features | No |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Features |
BlackBerry maps Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) MP4/WMV/H.264 player MP3/eAAC+/WMA player Organizer Voice memo/dial |
| Browser | HTML | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery |
| Charging | 22.5W wired | |
| Stand-by | Up to 336 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 4 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Black |
| SAR | 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.66 W/kg (head) 0.54 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 110 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
Advantages
- Revolutionary folding OLED architecture merging pocketable carry with expansive screen utility
- Versatile hands-free Flex Mode for convenient tabletop photography and video conferences
- Practical dual-display workflow allowing rapid interactions on the exterior cover panel
- Precision-machined multi-gear hinge engineered for rigorous folding durability
Disadvantages
- Subtle tactile display crease remains perceptible along the central folding axis
- Folded chassis thickness is bulkier than conventional monolithic slab smartphones
- Sophisticated mechanical folding components command a premium market investment
Representing a bold evolution in modern industrial design, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 bridges portable smartphone convenience with large-screen immersion through its cutting-edge folding architecture. An engineered multi-gear hinge mechanism enables a smooth, confident folding motion, while the exterior cover display provides immediate access to messaging, calls, and widgets without needing to unfold the device.
Once unfolded, the flexible internal OLED panel reveals a spacious canvas powered by the formidable Kirin 970 (10 nm). Flex Mode enables versatile hands-free tabletop positioning for group selfies, steady video conferences, and multi-angle capture. The optics suite—anchored by a 2MP main camera system—takes advantage of the dual-screen form factor by offering cover screen previews for subjects posing in front of the lens.
Everyday longevity is maintained by a dual-cell 900mAh battery configuration, smartly distributed across both chassis halves to preserve balanced weight distribution. In synthesis, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 exemplifies the future of mobile multitasking, pairing groundbreaking mechanical engineering with a transformative software experience.
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