BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
#6968
Samsung Google Nexus 10 P8110
#5029Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
Samsung Google Nexus 10 P8110
Performance
41.253.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.946.2
Battery
36.838.9
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
25.528.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
21.129.7
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 Google Nexus 10 P8110 offers a larger 10.1-inch PLS LCD display with a higher resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, resulting in superior pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 10 is powered by a more advanced Exynos 5250 Dual chipset with a 1.7 GHz CPU, compared to the Playbook's TI OMAP 4430 at 1.0 GHz.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Nexus 10 has a slightly better front camera at 1.9 MP versus the Playbook's 3 MP.
- The Nexus 10 also boasts a larger 9000 mAh battery compared to the Playbook's 5300 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS, while the Nexus 10 operates on Android 4.2, which is upgradable, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
Samsung Google Nexus 10 P8110
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
N/A
Display
Size
7"
10.1"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~299 ppi density)
PPI
600
2560
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Exynos 5250 Dual
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Mali-T604 MP4
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
3 MP
1.9 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
5300 mAh
9000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 5300 mAh battery
Li-Po 9000 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)
263.9 x 177.6 x 8.9 mm (10.39 x 6.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
425 g
603 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer