BlackBerry Playbook 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi
#6210Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi
Performance
32.253.6
Camera
19.115.4
Display
17.920.3
Battery
31.531.1
Build
0.217.6
Connectivity
43.026.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
28.124.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Playbook 2012 features a 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi has an 8.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Playbook is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor and lacks RAM, whereas the Note 8.0 utilizes a quad-core 1.6 GHz processor with 16GB of RAM, offering superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Playbook supports 1080p video recording, while the Note 8.0 is limited to 720p.
- The Playbook has a 4800 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Note 8.0's 4600 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS 2.0, while the Note 8.0 operates on Android 4.1.2, upgradeable to 4.4, providing a more versatile software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Playbook is heavier at 425g compared to the lighter 338g of the Note 8.0, which also has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Playbook 2012
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi
General
Release Date
N/A
2013
Announced
N/A
2013
Description
Released asBlackBerry 4G LTE PlayBook.
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 511, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 WiFi, Samsung GT-N5110
Display
Size
7"
8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
600
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4460
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP4
Memory
N/A
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
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
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 4800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 4600 mAh, non-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)
210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm (8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 in)
Weight
425 g
338 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White/Silver, brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.98 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass