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BlackBerry Playbook 2012

BlackBerry Playbook 2012

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Icemobile Gravity Pro

Icemobile Gravity Pro

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Category Breakdown

BlackBerry Playbook 2012
Icemobile Gravity Pro
Performance
32.239.0
Camera
19.139.6
Display
17.954.4
Battery
31.523.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.034.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
28.125.6

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

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, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

3 MP
1.3 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black
Black, White, Orange

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

BlackBerry Tablet 2.0
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, compass
N/A