alcatel Fire 7
#8777
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
#7440Category Breakdown
alcatel Fire 7
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
41.842.0
Display
67.067.5
Battery
43.551.0
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.153.4
Summary
- The alcatel Fire 7 and BlackBerry Playbook 2012 both feature a 7.0" TFT display, but the Playbook offers a higher resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels compared to the Fire 7's 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Playbook is equipped with a more powerful dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, while the Fire 7 has a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU.
- The Playbook also excels in camera capabilities, featuring a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and a 3 MP front camera, whereas the Fire 7 lacks a functional camera.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Playbook at 4800 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Fire 7 using Firefox OS 1.3 and the Playbook utilizing BlackBerry Tablet 2.0, which may affect the overall software experience and app availability.
- The Fire 7 is lighter at 285g compared to the Playbook's 425g, impacting portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Fire 7
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
General
Release Date
2014
N/A
Announced
2014
N/A
Description
N/A
Released asBlackBerry 4G LTE PlayBook.
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~157 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
540
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 4460
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
5 MP
Main Camera Details
VGA
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
3 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
3 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
4800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Po 4800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
194 x 130 x 10 mm (7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)
Weight
285 g
425 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
No
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
TBD
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
TBD
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Firefox OS 1.3
BlackBerry Tablet 2.0
OS Version
Firefox OS 1.3
BlackBerry Tablet 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes