BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
#5857
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE
#5134Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
54.555.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ features a compact 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE offers a larger 12.2-inch Super clear LCD with a higher resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Note Pro is equipped with a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset and 32GB of RAM compared to the Playbook's dual-core TI OMAP 4430 and 1GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities also differ, with the Note Pro having an 8 MP rear camera versus the Playbook's 5 MP, although both support 1080p video recording.
- The Galaxy Note Pro's battery capacity of 9500 mAh significantly exceeds the Playbook's 5300 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS, while the Note Pro utilizes Android 4.4 with TouchWiz UI, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
- Overall, the Galaxy Note Pro demonstrates superior specifications across all categories.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Also known as Samsung P905
Display
Size
7"
12.2"
Type
TFT
Super clear LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~247 ppi density)
PPI
600
2560
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
3 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5300 mAh
9500 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 5300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 9500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
194 x 130 x 10 mm (7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)
295.6 x 204 x 8 mm (11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight
425 g
753 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
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
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 3.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Android 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Android 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes