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BlackBerry PlayBook
64 GBSamsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0
LTE 16 GB
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| Global Score | |
| 54.2 | 66.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Blackberry | Samsung |
| BlackBerry Tablet OS | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2010-09-27 | 2013-04-29 |
| 7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 inches | 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches |
| 14.11 ounces | 10.72 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 180.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 7 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| LCD | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| TI OMAP4430 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1,5 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR SGX540 (Dual-Core 304 MHz) GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.01 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 3.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 7.04 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 408 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a general score of 66.5, which is way better than BlackBerry PlayBook's score of 54.2. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 construction has the same thickness than BlackBerry PlayBook, but it is noticeably lighter. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 works with Android 4.4.2 operating system, and BlackBerry PlayBook works with BlackBerry Tablet OS operating system.
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a little better hardware performance than BlackBerry PlayBook, because although it has a slower graphics processor, and they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 also counts with a higher amount of RAM. Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a bit more vivid screen than BlackBerry PlayBook. They have the same exact resolution of 600 x 1024, a better pixels count in each inch in the display and a same size display.
BlackBerry PlayBook counts with a superior memory for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage capacity. The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 counts with a way better battery performance than BlackBerry PlayBook. BlackBerry PlayBook takes much better photographs and videos than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a camera with a lot better 5 MP resolution.
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 costs more money than the BlackBerry PlayBook, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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