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Banana Pi BPI-SM10 vs Pine64 PineTab: Comparison
What is the difference between Banana Pi BPI-SM10 and Pine64 PineTab?
Cpu architecture is the dividing line, Banana Pi BPI-SM10 RISC-V against Pine64 PineTab ARM. There is a split on wireless as well, None on reference carrier; WiFi/BT available via optional M.2... on the Banana Pi BPI-SM10 versus WiFi 5 on the Pine64 PineTab. There is a split on use case as well, AI / Machine Learning on the Banana Pi BPI-SM10 versus General Purpose on the Pine64 PineTab.
Which should you buy, Banana Pi BPI-SM10 or Pine64 PineTab?
it is not the pick for beginners wanting a plug-and-play dev board like a Raspberry Pi. It also earns its place with developers who specifically want early access to the SpacemiT K3 RISC-V platform. It is the wrong buy for anyone who needs a verified, benchmarked NPU today rather than a manufacturer claim. The Pine64 PineTab is the one to take for mobile Linux OS development (postmarketOS, etc.) and open-hardware tablet tinkering and repair, though it is not built for users wanting mainstream tablet performance and media-heavy or gaming use. Our rating of the Banana Pi BPI-SM10 (6.5/10): interesting silicon, risky purchase. Great if you want to be first on SpacemiT K3, but the 60 TOPS NPU claim is unverified and this is a compute module, not a beginner-friendly dev board. Our rating of the Pine64 PineTab (6/10): A niche but valuable open-hardware tablet for Linux mobile OS development, not a mainstream tablet alternative.
Banana Pi BPI-SM10 vs Pine64 PineTab price
Cost splits them too. Pine64 PineTab sits at $99.00, Banana Pi BPI-SM10 at $449, 354% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Banana Pi BPI-SM10 and Pine64 PineTab differ on gpu model?
Yes. GPU Model reads Integrated 3D GPU on the Banana Pi BPI-SM10 versus Mali-400 MP2 on the Pine64 PineTab.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- Banana Pi
- Pine64 PineTab
- Pine64
CPU Architecture
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- RISC-V
- Pine64 PineTab
- ARM
Memory
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- 32 GBBest
- Pine64 PineTab
- 2GB LPDDR3
Storage Type
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- Onboard UFS (128GB standard), microSD, NVMe / M.2
- Pine64 PineTab
- eMMC
SoC Model
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- SpacemiT K3 RISC-V AI chip (RVA23 profile, RVV 1.0)
- Pine64 PineTab
- Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.2GHz
Has AI Accelerator / NPU
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- Yes
- Pine64 PineTab
- No
Wireless
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- None (Ethernet only) on reference carrier; WiFi/BT available via optional M.2 Key E module
- Pine64 PineTab
- WiFi 5
GPIO Header
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- Yes
- Pine64 PineTab
- No
Price
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- 449 USD
- Pine64 PineTab
- 99 USD
Use Case
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- AI / Machine Learning
- Pine64 PineTab
- General Purpose
GPU Model
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- Integrated 3D GPU (Vulkan, OpenCL, OpenGL ES)
- Pine64 PineTab
- Mali-400 MP2
Which one should you pick?
Choose Banana Pi BPI-SM10 if you want the higher memory (32 GB vs 2GB LPDDR3).
Choose Pine64 PineTab if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-SM10 | Pine64 PineTab |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $449.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $99.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Banana Pi BPI-SM10
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Interesting silicon, risky purchase.
Pine64 PineTab
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but valuable open-hardware tablet for Linux mobile OS development, not a mainstream tablet alternative.