BlackBerry Playbook 2012
#7440
Icemobile G5
#6682Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
Icemobile G5
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.041.9
Display
67.567.5
Battery
51.043.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.454.0
Summary
- The BlackBerry Playbook 2012 features a robust build with a weight of 425g and dimensions of 194 x 130 x 10 mm, while the Icemobile G5 is lighter at 345g and slightly larger at 196.6 x 123.3 x 11.1 mm.
- Both devices have a 7.0" TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, but the Playbook offers a superior camera experience with a 5 MP rear camera compared to the G5's 2 MP.
- In terms of performance, the Playbook's dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU outperforms the G5's single-core 1.0 GHz processor.
- The Playbook also has a larger battery capacity of 4800 mAh versus the G5's 3000 mAh, contributing to longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS 2.0, while the G5 operates on Android 4.0, resulting in different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
Icemobile G5
General
Release Date
N/A
2013
Announced
N/A
2013
Description
Released asBlackBerry 4G LTE PlayBook.
N/A
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio
PPI
600
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4460
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
2 MP
Front Camera
3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
3 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 4800 mAh battery
Li-Po 3000 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)
196.6 x 123.3 x 11.1 mm (7.74 x 4.85 x 0.44 in)
Weight
425 g
345 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
Yes
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet 2.0
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
BlackBerry Tablet 2.0
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes