BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook
#7470
Huawei Ascend G312
#7342Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook
Huawei Ascend G312
Performance
42.133.9
Camera
19.139.6
Display
17.934.1
Battery
1.615.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.223.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.719.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook features a larger 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, providing a more immersive viewing experience compared to the Huawei Ascend G312's 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Playbook is equipped with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the G312 has a slightly lower 1.4 GHz CPU but offers 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Playbook supports 1080p video recording, whereas the G312's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Playbook is heavier at 425g compared to the G312's 140g, which may affect portability.
- Battery capacity is also a differentiator, with the G312 having a 1500mAh battery, while the Playbook's capacity is not specified.
- Software-wise, the Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS 2.0, while the G312 operates on Android 4.0, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook
Huawei Ascend G312
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Also known as Huawei Ascend G312 U8680, Huawei Ascend G312 U8681
Display
Size
7"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
600
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
1.4 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, 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)
122.5 x 62.5 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
Weight
425 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer