BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
#5857
Samsung Google Nexus 10 P8110
#5859Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
Samsung Google Nexus 10 P8110
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
54.554.5
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
3 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
3 MP
1.9 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes