Apple iPad mini 2 vs BlackBerry PlayBook

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Talk time
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memory
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network
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Apple iPad mini 2
Price
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PLATFORM CPU: Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
PLATFORM GPU: PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
DISPLAY Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels (~324 ppi pixel density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Po 6470 mAh battery (24.3 Wh)
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 16/32/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
NETWORK 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
NETWORK GPRS: Yes
NETWORK EDGE: Yes
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Main
Model
BlackBerry PlayBook
Price
$499.00
Advantages
CAMERA Front: 3 MP, 1080p@30fps
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launch
Announced
2013, October
Status
Available. Released 2013, November
platform
OS
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2
Chipset
Apple A7
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
GPU
PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
camera
Rear
5 MP, f/2.4, 33mm, autofocus
Front
1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR photo
display
Size
7.9 inches
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels (~324 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 6470 mAh battery (24.3 Wh)
Talk time
About 10 h
body
Dimensions
200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 in)
Weight
331 g (Wi-Fi) / 341 g (3G/LTE) (11.68 oz, 0.73 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray/Black, Silver/White
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/32/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
v4.0, A2DP, EDR
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio
No
USB
v2.0, reversible connector
features
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Messaging
iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML5 (Safari)
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850) - A1490 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 4
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2010, September. Released 2011, April
Status
Discontinued
platform
OS
BlackBerry Tablet OS
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
camera
Rear
5 MP, autofocus
Front
3 MP, 1080p@30fps
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
—
display
Size
7.0 inches
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels (~170 ppi pixel density)
Technology
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
—
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 5300 mAh battery
Talk time
About 10 h
body
Dimensions
194 x 130 x 10 mm (7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)
Weight
425 g (14.99 oz, 0.94 lb)
SIM card
No
Miscellaneous
Colors
Black
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
v2.1, EDR
GPS
Yes
Radio
No
USB
microUSB v2.0
features
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Messaging
Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML5, Adobe Flash
Java
Yes
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
No cellular connectivity
2G bands
N/A
3G bands
—
4G bands
—
Speed
—
GPRS
No
EDGE
No
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Summary

The Apple iPad mini 2 uses a better CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) in compare to the BlackBerry PlayBook. This is an significant difference between these models as a fast processor provides a better performance. The Apple iPad mini 2 is produced with a faster GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) that will allow the tablet owner to play more number of modern games. The Apple iPad mini 2 runs more RAM (1 GB DDR3) i.e. this tablet shows higher performance than the BlackBerry PlayBook.

The Apple iPad mini 2 is produced with 2K HD (1536 x 2048 pixels) display resolution with 324 ppi pixel density that is better than the PlayBook HD (600 x 1024 pixels) resolution with 169 ppi pixel density. It means that the iPad mini 2 is the best buy for watching movies.

The Apple iPad mini 2 can be used for a longer time without charging as it has a better battery life. The tablet is produced with 6470 mAh battery that is 1170 mAh bigger in comparison with the PlayBook battery. The Apple iPad mini 2 weighs 331g that is 94g less than the weight of the BlackBerry PlayBook.

Considering the above differences the Apple iPad mini 2 is the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon.