The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 improves on an already-impressive smartphone with the addition of GPS, video recording, and 3G support., The BlackBerry Pearl, despite its age, offers impressive battery performance that often surpasses many modern smartphones. Why the Battery Lasts: Efficient Hardware: The Pearl’s hardware is optimized for efficiency, meaning it consumes less power compared to today’s high-performance smartphones., The Pearl 3G 9105 was a major upgrade to the highly successful Pearl portfolio. It added tri-band UMTS/HSDPA 3G, a 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and GPS to the original 2G Pearl 8100 which was launched in September 2006., The BlackBerry Pearl was a series of smartphones developed by Research In Motion that featured a compact design, a SureType keyboard, and multimedia capabilities., The BlackBerry Pearl is ideal for users who prioritize multimedia capabilities and a compact design, while the BlackBerry is better suited for users who need advanced productivity features and a more traditional smartphone layout., .