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Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2
32 GBMZ609
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
| Global Score | |
| 62.6 | 60.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Android 4.1, 4.0.3 |
| 2011-12-06 | 2012-02-13 |
| 8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 13.62 ounces | 12.13 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 300.00 | $ 150.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.2 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 184 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Performance | |
| TI OMAP4430 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX540 (Dual-Core 304 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.28 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 7.12 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS |
| 5.6 | 3.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3960mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has a global score of 62.6, which is a little bit better than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)'s 60.7 general score. Both of these tablets come with Android OS, but the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has the previous 4.0 version and Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has Android 4.1. The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 design is somewhat thinner but heavier than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and both of them were released with only 2 months difference.
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 counts with a bit better processing unit than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and although they both have the same number of cores and 1 GB of RAM memory, the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 also has an extra graphics processor. The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 counts with a bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a bit higher display density, a larger screen and a higher 800 x 1280 pixels resolution.
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and although they both have the same 1280x720 (HD) video resolution and the same video frame rates, the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 also has a back camera with a way higher 5 megapixels resolution. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has a superior memory capacity for games and applications than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, and although they both have the same internal storage capacity, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) also has a SD memory card expansion slot that supports up to 32 GB.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features a battery duration that's just as good as the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 one, although the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) also has a 1 percent bigger battery capacity.
Although Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). So if you need that extra specs, you can buy the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, else you can save some money and get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), letting go a couple features and specifications.
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