BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
#5857
Tecno Pop 4
#5189Category Breakdown
BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
Tecno Pop 4
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.567.3
Battery
58.558.5
Build
63.864.0
Overall
54.555.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ features a 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Tecno Pop 4 has a smaller 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, resulting in a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Playbook is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and has 1GB of RAM, whereas the Pop 4 utilizes a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU with 2GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Pop 4 has an advantage with an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the Playbook's 3 MP.
- The Playbook's battery capacity is 5300 mAh, slightly higher than the Pop 4's 5000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS, while the Pop 4 operates on Android 10 (Go edition) with HIOS, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality differs as the Playbook is heavier at 425g with a more robust feel, while the Pop 4 is lighter with a plastic frame and back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
Tecno Pop 4
General
Release Date
2011
2020, July 24
Announced
2011
2020, July 24
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
N/A
Display
Size
7"
6"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~179 ppi density)
PPI
600
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
3 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
3 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5300 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 5300 mAh battery
5000 mAh
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)
160 x 77.3 x 9.5 mm (6.30 x 3.04 x 0.37 in)
Weight
425 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
Plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Ice Lake Green, Dawn Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS
OS Version
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes