BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook
#7470
Samsung Galaxy Folder
#8053Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook
Samsung Galaxy Folder
Performance
42.134.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.916.9
Battery
1.617.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.241.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.716.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook features a larger 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Folder has a smaller 3.8-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Galaxy Folder.
- In terms of performance, the Playbook is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and has 1GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy Folder utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 1.5GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Galaxy Folder is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the Playbook's 5 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Playbook has a heavier build at 425g and a larger form factor, while the Galaxy Folder is more compact and lightweight at 155g.
- Battery capacity is also notable, with the Galaxy Folder having an 1800mAh battery compared to the Playbook's unspecified capacity, which may affect longevity.
- Lastly, the Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS, while the Galaxy Folder operates on Android 5.1, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook
Samsung Galaxy Folder
General
Release Date
2012
2015
Announced
2012
2015
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Also known as Samsung G150N0
Display
Size
7"
3.8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 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
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
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
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery
Li-Ion 1800 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 x 60.2 x 15.3 mm (4.80 x 2.37 x 0.60 in)
Weight
425 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet 2.0
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity