BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
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BlackBerry Playbook 2012
#5375Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
Performance
41.232.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.917.9
Battery
36.831.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.543.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
21.128.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ and the BlackBerry Playbook 2012 share a similar build quality with identical dimensions and weight, both featuring a 7.0" TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the 4G Playbook is equipped with a TI OMAP 4430 chipset and a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, while the Playbook 2012 upgrades to a TI OMAP 4460 with a faster dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and a 3 MP front camera capable of recording 1080p video.
- The 4G model has a slightly larger battery capacity of 5300 mAh compared to the 4800 mAh in the 2012 version.
- Software-wise, the 4G Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS, while the 2012 model features BlackBerry Tablet 2.0, which may offer enhanced functionality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
General
Release Date
2011
N/A
Announced
2011
N/A
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Released asBlackBerry 4G LTE PlayBook.
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
TI OMAP 4430
TI OMAP 4460
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
3 MP
3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5300 mAh
4800 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 5300 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Po 4800 mAh battery
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)
194 x 130 x 10 mm (7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)
Weight
425 g
425 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet OS
BlackBerry Tablet 2.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass