BlackBerry Playbook
#6845
BLU Grand Energy
#5461Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Playbook
BLU Grand Energy
Performance
41.241.7
Camera
19.127.9
Display
17.956.5
Battery
36.828.1
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
18.529.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
21.827.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Playbook features a larger 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the BLU Grand Energy has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Playbook is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and 1GB RAM, compared to the Grand Energy's quad-core 1.3 GHz processor and 8GB RAM, which may offer smoother multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Grand Energy has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Playbook's 3 MP.
- The Playbook's battery capacity is 5300 mAh, larger than the Grand Energy's 4000 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS, while the Grand Energy operates on Android 6.0, which may offer a more versatile software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Playbook is heavier at 425g and has a thicker profile compared to the lighter and slimmer Grand Energy at 190g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Playbook
BLU Grand Energy
General
Release Date
2011
2017
Announced
2010
2017
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
N/A
Display
Size
7"
5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
600
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
3 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5300 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 5300 mAh battery
Li-Po 4000 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)
145.7 x 72.8 x 11 mm (5.74 x 2.87 x 0.43 in)
Weight
425 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.41 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, proximity