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Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G (1GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£410RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:TI OMAP 4460

Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of tablets
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

22%

4.3

Performance

20%

4.9

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

5.3

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Software & Features

5%

5.9

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 80% of tablets
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £410

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Technical Specifications of tablet Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G (1GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

22%

4.3

Performance

20%

4.9

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

5.3

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Software & Features

5%

5.9

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

5.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G (1GB + 32GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

5.2

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

6.1
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
45 nm
Process node
45 nm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 45 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 94.9% of tablets and equal to the node used in 4.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
TI OMAP 4460
Chipset
TI OMAP 4460
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet uses the TI OMAP 4460 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 68% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×600
Screen resolution
1024×600
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×600 which is lower than that of 92.8% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
LCD
Display type
LCD
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
170 ppi
Pixel density
170 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 170 ppi which is lower than that of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
â–² Better than 45% of models
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
3 MP
Front camera megapixels
3 MP
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 3 MP which is lower than in 51.5% of tablets and equal to that in 0.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
â–² Better than 18% of models
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
4,800 mAh
Battery capacity
4,800 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,800 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 74.7% of tablets and equal to those in 1.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
24 W
Charging speed
24 W
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 24 W which is faster than in 69% of tablets and equal to speeds in 1.4% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Battery life
10 hours
â–¼ Worse than 40% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
yes
NFC
yes
â–² Better than 89% of models
This tablet supports NFC. 89.1% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
BlackBerry
Operating system
BlackBerry
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This tablet uses the BlackBerry operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 99.5%.
Update support duration
medium
Update support duration
medium
â–² Better than 47% of models
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
425 g
Weight
425 g
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 425 g which is lighter than 72.3% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.6% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G (1GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • Supports fast charging
    Fast charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Supports NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    TI OMAP 4460
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet uses the TI OMAP 4460 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    TI OMAP 4,460 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 13.3% lighter
    Weight
    425 g
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (425 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    425 g vs 490 g
  • 33.3% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    24 W
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (24 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    24 W vs 18 W
  • Includes flash
    Flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 70 mm shorter
    Width
    130 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (130 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    130 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    TI OMAP 4460
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet uses the TI OMAP 4460 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    TI OMAP 4,460 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    8
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • Includes flash
    Flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • Supports fast charging
    Fast charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 33.3% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    24 W
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (24 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    24 W vs 18 W
  • Supports NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • 13.3% lighter
    Weight
    425 g
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (425 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    425 g vs 490 g
  • 70 mm shorter
    Width
    130 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (130 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    130 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    BlackBerry
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (BlackBerry vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    BlackBerry vs Android
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×600
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 3.21x larger process node
    Process node
    45 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    2.1
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (2.1 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    2.1 vs 5.0
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 15.8% worse value for money
    Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.13 vs 7.1).
    6.13 vs 7.1
  • 4.81x less popular
    Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G (1GB + 32GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 57.7% more expensive
    Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G (1GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£410 vs £260).
    £410 vs £260
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 3.21x larger process node
    Process node
    45 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    PowerVR SGX540
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This tablet uses the PowerVR SGX540 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    PowerVR SGX540 vs Mali-G51
  • 25% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.5 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    800 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 57% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    6.4 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • Older DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    LPDDR2
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet uses an older DDR memory version than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3). The average tablet uses DDR version LPDDR3.
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×600
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 24.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    170 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 51 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    170 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    HDR photo mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • No BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • 2 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    3 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 27.1% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,800 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4800 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,800 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    2.1
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (2.1 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    2.1 vs 5.0
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    BlackBerry
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (BlackBerry vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    BlackBerry vs Android
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G
    the average tablet
    Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G (1GB + 32GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This tablet does not support voice commands, the average tablet does. 96.3% of tablets include voice command support.
  • No widgets
    Widgets support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.5% of tablets support widgets.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    Offline voice recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    10 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    10 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 7 older release date
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019).
    August 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • 18.7 mm wider
    Width
    194.0 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (194 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    194.0 mm vs 175.3 mm

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lesnumeriques.com
27/05/2011
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frandroid.com
23/11/2017
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09/08/2013
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malditech.corriere.it
17/06/2011
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23/04/2012
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01/06/2011
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G (1GB + 32GB)

  • High-quality hardware with a sleek, portable design
  • Exceptional multitasking capabilities with an intuitive gesture-based UI
  • Sharp and bright 7-inch display with excellent viewing angles
  • Powerful front and rear-facing cameras capable of 1080p HD video
  • Impressive stereo sound quality from front-facing speakers
  • Fast web browser with support for Adobe Flash

What we don't like about Rim Blackberry Playbook Cellular 4G (1GB + 32GB)

  • Severe lack of native third-party apps in the BlackBerry App World
  • Required a BlackBerry phone (tethering via Bridge) for native email and calendar at launch
  • Tiny power button is often cited as difficult to press
  • Software was frequently described as buggy or 'rushed to market'
  • Battery life drains significantly when using 4G/LTE or heavy Flash content
  • End-of-life status means legacy services and most app functions are no longer active

Verdict

The RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Cellular 4G is a compact 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024 x 600 resolution WSVGA display, 1GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. Powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4460 processor, it runs the gesture-based BlackBerry Tablet OS (QNX) and includes a 5MP rear camera and a 3MP front camera, both capable of 1080p HD video recording. Main characteristics include its 4G LTE and HSPA+ connectivity, micro-HDMI port for media output, and front-facing stereo speakers. Key pros are its premium solid build, exceptional multitasking capabilities through the 'card' metaphor interface, and a robust web browser with Adobe Flash support. However, it suffers from a lack of native apps (initially requiring a tethered BlackBerry phone for email and calendar), a relatively small app ecosystem, and the fact that its legacy services have reached end-of-life status.

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