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Asus MeMO Pad 8
32 GBME581CL
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
| Global Score | |
| 61.2 | 60.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.1, 4.0.3 |
| 2014-06-02 | 2012-02-13 |
| 8.39 x 4.84 x 0.29 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 10.55 ounces | 12.13 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 165.00 | $ 150.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 7 inches |
| 1200 x 1920 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 283 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3580 chipset | -- |
| Quad-Core 2300 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| IMG PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.91 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.56 | 7.12 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS |
| SIM | -- |
| 6 | 3.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Asus MeMO Pad 8 is a little bit better than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), getting a score of 61.2 against 60.7. The Asus MeMO Pad 8 body is way newer, a lot thinner and somewhat lighter than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). Both of these devices come with Android OS, but Asus MeMO Pad 8 has newer 4.4 version and Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has Android 4.1 version, so it gives a lot of extra features.
Asus MeMO Pad 8 counts with a quite superior processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a larger number of faster cores and more RAM memory. The Asus MeMO Pad 8 has a little more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a way higher resolution of 1920 x 1200, a bit larger display and a way higher display density.
The Asus MeMO Pad 8 has a bit bigger storage to install applications and games than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and although they both have the same 32 GB internal storage capacity, the Asus MeMO Pad 8 also has an external memory slot that admits a maximum of 64 GB. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) counts with a much longer battery duration than Asus MeMO Pad 8.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has a bit better camera than Asus MeMO Pad 8, although it has a worse video resolution and a way lower resolution back camera.
Although Asus MeMO Pad 8 is a better device, it is a bit more expensive than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy the Asus MeMO Pad 8, else you can save some dollars and buy the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), giving up some specs and features.
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