Overall Score
20.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#7214)20.0
Performance(#6663)41.2
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#10462)17.9
Battery(#1246)36.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#8612)16.5
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring BlackBerry Playbook Wimax
Short Review
- The BlackBerry Playbook Wimax features a compact design with dimensions of 194 x 130 x 10 mm and a weight of 425 grams, 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 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and a TI OMAP 4430 chipset, complemented by 1GB of RAM, which allows for basic multitasking.
- The rear camera captures images at 5 MP with autofocus and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the front-facing 3 MP camera is suitable for video calls.
- The 5300 mAh battery supports extended usage but lacks fast charging capabilities.
- Running on BlackBerry Tablet OS, the device offers a user-friendly interface with stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The Playbook's build quality is solid, but it lacks water resistance features.
- Overall, it combines basic functionality with a straightforward design, catering to users seeking a simple tablet experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2010
Announced2010
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
ChipsetTI OMAP 4430
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540
Memory16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 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
Capacity5300 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Po 5300 mAh 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
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, dual-band
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemBlackBerry Tablet OS
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer