BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
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HTC Nexus 9
#3895Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
HTC Nexus 9
Performance
41.260.3
Camera
19.135.2
Display
17.960.5
Battery
36.838.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.559.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
21.137.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ features a 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the HTC Nexus 9 has an 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 9 is powered by a more advanced Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset with a dual-core 2.3 GHz CPU, compared to the Playbook's dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9.
- The Nexus 9 also has a superior rear camera at 8 MP versus the Playbook's 5 MP, although both devices can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher on the Nexus 9 at 6700 mAh compared to the Playbook's 5300 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS, while the Nexus 9 operates on Android 5.0, upgradable to 7.1.1, providing a more versatile software experience.
- Both devices weigh the same at 425g, but the Nexus 9 has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
HTC Nexus 9
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Versions: Wi-Fi and 3G/LTE
Display
Size
7"
8.9"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~281 ppi density)
PPI
600
1536
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Nvidia Tegra K1
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 2.3 GHz Denver
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Kepler DX1
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB (Wi-Fi)/ 32GB (LTE), 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
3 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5300 mAh
6700 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 5300 mAh battery
Li-Po 6700 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)
228.2 x 153.7 x 8 mm (8.98 x 6.05 x 0.31 in)
Weight
425 g
425 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass