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Asus Fonepad 8
16 GBFE380CG
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
32 GBSM-T705
| Global Score | |
| 55.6 | 74.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2014-06-12 |
| 8.43 x 4.72 x 0.35 inches | 8.38 x 4.94 x 0.26 inches |
| 11.57 ounces | 10.51 ounces |
| Black and White | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 119.00 | $ 166.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8.4 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1600 x 2560 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 189 pixels per inch | 359 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3560 chipset | Exynos 5 Octa 5420 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1800 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz + Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| IMG PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 3.6 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Polymer Battery | 4900mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 29 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 6.72 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has a score of 74.5, which is a lot better than the Asus Fonepad 8's general score of 55.6. These tablets use Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has the newer 4.4.2 version while Asus Fonepad 8 has Android 4.4, offering lots of additional features and performance improvements. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4's design is just a bit lighter and incredibly thinner than Asus Fonepad 8.
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 features a bit faster processor than Asus Fonepad 8, because it has 4 more cpu cores and a larger amount of RAM memory. The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 features a much sharper display than Asus Fonepad 8, because it has a little bigger screen, a way higher resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a much higher display density.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has a lot bigger storage capacity to store more games and applications than Asus Fonepad 8, because it has a SD card slot that allows a maximum of 128 GB and 32 GB internal storage. Galaxy Tab S 8.4 shoots much better videos and photos than Asus Fonepad 8, because it has a camera in the back with a lot better resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 counts with a very superior battery lifetime than Asus Fonepad 8.
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 costs more than Asus Fonepad 8, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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