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Asus Fonepad 8
16 GBFE380CG
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
LTE 8GB VerizonI915
| Global Score | |
| 55.6 | 61.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2012-02-26 |
| 8.43 x 4.72 x 0.35 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 11.57 ounces | 20.74 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 119.00 | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3560 chipset | -- |
| Quad-Core 1800 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| IMG PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.64 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA |
| SIM, Dual SIM | -- |
| 3.6 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Polymer Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 624 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is much better than Asus Fonepad 8, getting a score of 61.4 against 55.6. Both devices we compare here include Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has 4.1 version while Asus Fonepad 8 has Android 4.4. Even being the best tablet we are comparing, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a incredibly heavier and a bit thicker tablet than the Asus Fonepad 8.
The Asus Fonepad 8 counts with a better processor than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because it has a larger number of cores and 1 GB more RAM memory. Asus Fonepad 8 counts with a little sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a way smaller display, and they both have the same exact 1280 x 800 resolution, the Asus Fonepad 8 also counts with a greater pixel density.
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has a little bit better camera than Asus Fonepad 8, although it has a back camera with a much lower 3 megapixels resolution. The Asus Fonepad 8 features much more storage capacity to store more games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), and although they both have a slot for an SD memory card that allows a maximum of 64 GB, the Asus Fonepad 8 also has 16 GB internal storage.
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has a way better battery duration than Asus Fonepad 8.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Asus Fonepad 8, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Asus Fonepad 8. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), otherwise you can save some dollars and get the Asus Fonepad 8, resigning some specifications.
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