HP TouchPad
#8742
HP TouchPad 4G
#8743Category Breakdown
HP TouchPad
HP TouchPad 4G
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.252.2
Summary
- The HP TouchPad and HP TouchPad 4G share similar build quality, dimensions, and weight, both featuring a 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset and dual-core CPU, but the TouchPad 4G offers double the RAM at 32GB compared to the TouchPad's 16GB, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera with no video recording and lack a front-facing camera.
- They are powered by a 6300 mAh battery with identical charging specifications, and both run on HP webOS 3.0, providing a similar software experience.
- Overall, the main distinction lies in the increased RAM of the TouchPad 4G, which may improve performance in certain scenarios.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP TouchPad
HP TouchPad 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.For AT&T
Display
Size
9.7"
9.7"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~132 ppi density)
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~132 ppi density)
PPI
768
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6300 mAh
6300 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 6300 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 6300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
240 x 190 x 13.7 mm (9.45 x 7.48 x 0.54 in)
240 x 190 x 13.7 mm (9.45 x 7.48 x 0.54 in)
Weight
740 g
740 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
HP webOS 3.0
HP webOS 3.0
OS Version
HP webOS 3.0
HP webOS 3.0
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes