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| Global Score | |
| 55.6 | 62.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 | Android 4.0 |
| -- | 2012-10-09 |
| 8.33 x 4.92 x 0.35 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 11.64 ounces | 20.64 ounces |
| $ 250.00 | $ 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 |
| 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3745 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1860 MHz processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 32 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 |
| 7.56 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 2.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 5.28 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G) and EV-DO A |
| 2.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Polymer Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a global score of 62.7, which is much better than Asus VivoTab 8's 55.6 general score. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has Android 4.0 operating system, while Asus VivoTab 8 has Windows 8.1 operating system. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 construction is a lot heavier and a little thicker than Asus VivoTab 8.
Asus VivoTab 8 counts with a brighter display than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has a really smaller screen, and they both have exactly the same 1280 x 800px resolution, the Asus VivoTab 8 also counts with a better pixel amount in each inch of screen. Asus VivoTab 8 counts with a very superior storage to store more apps and games than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and although they both have an external memory slot that admits a maximum of 64 GB, the Asus VivoTab 8 also has more internal storage.
Asus VivoTab 8 features a bit better performance than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics co-processor, it also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory and more CPU cores. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a way better battery life than Asus VivoTab 8. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with just a bit better camera than Asus VivoTab 8, because it has a camera in the back with a much higher 3 mega-pixels resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a lot more expensive than the Asus VivoTab 8, but you can get a better tablet for that few extra dollars.
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