BlackBerry Playbook 2012
#5375
Motorola XOOM 2 3G MZ616
#6070Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
Motorola XOOM 2 3G MZ616
Performance
32.242.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
17.943.0
Battery
31.538.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.030.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
28.125.3
Summary
- The BlackBerry Playbook 2012 features a smaller 7.0" TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Motorola XOOM 2 3G MZ616 has a larger 10.1" HD-IPS LCD with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Playbook is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz TI OMAP 4460 chipset, compared to the XOOM's dual-core 1.2 GHz TI OMAP 4430, and the Playbook has no RAM listed, whereas the XOOM includes 1GB of RAM.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Playbook supports 1080p video recording, while the XOOM is limited to 720p.
- The Playbook's battery capacity is 4800 mAh, which is lower than the XOOM's 7000 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- Software-wise, the Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS 2.0, while the XOOM operates on Android 3.2, upgradable to 4.0.4, offering a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
Motorola XOOM 2 3G MZ616
General
Release Date
N/A
2011
Announced
N/A
2011
Description
Released asBlackBerry 4G LTE PlayBook.
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
7"
10.1"
Type
TFT
HD-IPS 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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4460
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
N/A
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
7000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 4800 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 7000 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)
253.9 x 173.6 x 8.8 mm (10.00 x 6.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
425 g
599 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
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer