BlackBerry Playbook Wimax
#7214
Sonim XP6
#6135Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Playbook Wimax
Sonim XP6
Performance
41.243.6
Camera
19.115.4
Display
17.953.5
Battery
36.831.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
16.543.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
20.025.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Playbook Wimax features a larger 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Sonim XP6's 2.63-inch IPS LCD at 320 x 432 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Playbook is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, while the XP6 has a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, which may provide better multitasking capabilities despite having less RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Playbook supports 1080p video recording, whereas the XP6 is limited to 720p.
- The Playbook's battery capacity is 5300 mAh, slightly surpassing the XP6's 4800 mAh, which could lead to longer usage times.
- The Playbook runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS, while the XP6 operates on Android 4.4.2, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality-wise, the Playbook is heavier at 425g compared to the XP6's 270g, and the XP6 is designed to be more rugged with a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Playbook Wimax
Sonim XP6
General
Release Date
2010
2014
Announced
2010
2014
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
N/A
Display
Size
7"
2.63"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
320 x 432 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~204 ppi density)
PPI
600
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5300 mAh
4800 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 5300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 4800 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)
137 x 64.5 x 20.5 mm (5.39 x 2.54 x 0.81 in)
Weight
425 g
270 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity