BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook
#7470
BLU Studio 7.0
#8232Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook
BLU Studio 7.0
Performance
42.133.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.917.9
Battery
1.624.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.225.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.715.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook and BLU Studio 7.0 both feature a 7.0" TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, but the Playbook is heavier at 425g compared to the Studio's 299g, indicating a sturdier build.
- In terms of performance, the Playbook has a slightly faster dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU versus the Studio's 1.3 GHz, though the Studio offers more RAM at 8GB compared to the Playbook's 1GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the Studio has a marginally better 2 MP selfie camera compared to the Playbook's 3 MP.
- The Playbook lacks battery capacity specifications, while the Studio has a 3000mAh battery, which may provide longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS 2.0, while the Studio operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook
BLU Studio 7.0
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
N/A
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
600
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
194 x 130 x 10 mm (7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)
187.5 x 103 x 9.4 mm (7.38 x 4.06 x 0.37 in)
Weight
425 g
299 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Gold, Grey, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet 2.0
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity