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Asus Fonepad 8
16 GBFE380CG
Apple iPad 2
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 55.6 | 62.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Apple |
| Android 4.4 | iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6, 5.1, 5, 4.x |
| 0000-00-00 | 2011-03-02 |
| 8.43 x 4.72 x 0.35 inches | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.34 inches |
| 11.57 ounces | 21.62 ounces |
| Black and White | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 119.00 | $ 505.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 132 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 6.3 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3560 chipset | Apple A5 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1800 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| IMG PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU | PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.01 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.16 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 0.70 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.16 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM | HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Polymer Battery | 6944mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
IPad 2 has a global score of 62.1, which is better than the Asus Fonepad 8's 55.6 global score. The iPad 2 is a way heavier but just a little bit thinner tablet than Asus Fonepad 8. IPad 2 counts with iOS 7.x operating system, and Asus Fonepad 8 works with Android 4.4 operating system. The Asus Fonepad 8 has a sharper display than iPad 2, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with more pixels per inch of screen and a bit higher resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.
The Asus Fonepad 8 counts with a bit better processing power than iPad 2, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, it also counts with a higher number of cores and 1,5 GB more RAM. IPad 2 counts with a superior storage capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Asus Fonepad 8, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory capacity.
The Apple iPad 2 counts with a way better battery life than Asus Fonepad 8. The Apple iPad 2 captures a little bit better videos and photos than Asus Fonepad 8, although it has a camera with much less mega-pixels.
Although Apple iPad 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Asus Fonepad 8, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Asus Fonepad 8. If you are trying to save some money, you can buy the Asus Fonepad 8, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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