BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook vs BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
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Faster chip
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Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
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Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
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Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
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Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 7 | 7 |
| Resolution Height | 1024 | 1024 |
| Resolution Width | 600 | 600 |
| PPI | 170 | 170 |
| Screen-to-body | 54.7 | 54.7 |
Platform
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | — | PowerVR SGX540 |
| Chipset Name | — | TI OMAP 4430 |
| OS Name | BlackBerry | BlackBerry |
Memory
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 32GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 3 MP | 3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | — | 5300 |
Body
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | No | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 194 | 194 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10 | 10 |
| Weight (g) | 425 | 425 |
| Width (mm) | 130 | 130 |
Launch
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, August. Released 2012, August | 2011, February |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | — | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 1700, 1900, 2100, 800 | HSDPA 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 4, 17 | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook | BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ |
|---|---|---|
| browser | HTML5, Adobe Flash | HTML, Adobe Flash |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BlackBerry 4G LTE Playbook and BlackBerry 4G Playbook HSPA+ are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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