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BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook#7470

Released: 2012

BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook

Overall Score

18.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7470)18.7
Performance(#6511)42.1
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#10462)17.9
Battery(#11323)1.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5731)39.2
Audio(#115)87.6

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Short Review

  • The BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook features a compact design with dimensions of 194 x 130 x 10 mm and a weight of 425g, making it portable yet sturdy.
  • Its 7.0-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 170 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU paired with 1GB of RAM, allowing for basic multitasking and app usage.
  • The rear camera is 5 MP with autofocus, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the 3 MP front camera serves for video calls.
  • Battery specifications are unspecified, and there is no wireless charging option available.
  • The device runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS 2.0, which supports essential applications and functionalities.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.1, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
  • The Playbook is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio output.
  • Overall, the device combines a functional design with moderate performance and basic multimedia features.
  • Its build quality and software experience reflect BlackBerry's focus on productivity and communication.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionTablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.

Display

Size7"
TypeTFT
Resolution600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI600
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz
GPUN/A
Memory32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera5 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front Camera3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Po battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions194 x 130 x 10 mm (7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)
Weight425 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNo
NetworkHSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth3.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemBlackBerry Tablet 2.0
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass