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BlackBerry Playbook 2012

BlackBerry Playbook 2012

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Icemobile Gravity Pro

Icemobile Gravity Pro

#6448

Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Playbook 2012
Icemobile Gravity Pro
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
67.567.3
Battery
51.051.0
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.454.3

Summary

  • The BlackBerry Playbook 2012 features a larger 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Icemobile Gravity Pro has a smaller 4.02-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Playbook is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, whereas the Gravity Pro utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz chipset, with the latter also offering 4GB of RAM compared to the Playbook's 0GB.
  • The Playbook's rear camera is 5 MP, capable of 1080p video, while the Gravity Pro boasts an 8 MP rear camera.
  • Battery capacity is higher in the Playbook at 4800 mAh compared to the Gravity Pro's 2800 mAh.
  • The Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS 2.0, providing a different software experience than the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) on the Gravity Pro.
  • Overall, the Playbook offers superior display size, battery life, and video recording capabilities, while the Gravity Pro provides better camera resolution and RAM.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BlackBerry Playbook 2012
Icemobile Gravity Pro

General

Release Date

N/A
2013

Announced

N/A
2013

Description

Released asBlackBerry 4G LTE PlayBook.
N/A

Display

Size

7"
4.02"

Type

TFT
IPS LCD

Resolution

600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~244 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 4460
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
PowerVR SGX544

Memory

N/A
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
8 MP

Main Camera Details

5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Front Camera

3 MP
1.3 MP

Front Camera Details

3 MP
1.3 MP

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

4800 mAh
2800 mAh

Battery Details

Non-removable Li-Po 4800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, 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)
139.7 x 76.4 x 17.6 mm (5.5 x 3.01 x 0.69 in)

Weight

425 g
240 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, White, Orange

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Yes

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

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
4.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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
N/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes