BlackBerry Playbook 2012
#5375
HTC Jetstream
#5473Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
HTC Jetstream
Performance
32.253.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.942.4
Battery
31.538.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.038.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
28.127.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Playbook 2012 features a compact 7.0" TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the HTC Jetstream offers a larger 10.1" LCD display with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize dual-core processors, but the Jetstream is equipped with 1GB of RAM and a more capable Adreno 220 GPU, enhancing its overall performance.
- The Jetstream also has a superior camera with an 8 MP rear sensor compared to the Playbook's 5 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Playbook's battery capacity is 4800 mAh, while the Jetstream boasts a larger 7300 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS 2.0, whereas the Jetstream operates on Android 3.1, which may provide a more versatile app experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
HTC Jetstream
General
Release Date
N/A
2011
Announced
N/A
2011
Description
Released asBlackBerry 4G LTE PlayBook.
For AT&TAlso known as HTC PucciniTablet with no GSM voice communication capabilities
Display
Size
7"
10.1"
Type
TFT
LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
600
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4460
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 220
Memory
N/A
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
7300 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 4800 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 7300 mAh battery
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)
251 x 178 x 13 mm (9.88 x 7.01 x 0.51 in)
Weight
425 g
709 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet 2.0
Android 3.1 (Honeycomb)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, compass