Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.6 | 61.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2011-12-06 | 2012-08-15 |
| 8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 13.62 ounces | 12.20 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 300.00 | $ 130.00 |
| 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 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| TI OMAP4430 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR SGX540 (Dual-Core 304 MHz) GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 3.20 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 | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3960mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 192 hours standby time |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| 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 is slightly better than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, having a general score of 62.6 against 61.7. Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2's construction is somewhat heavier but thinner than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and both were only released 8 months apart. Both devices we are comparing here work with Android OS (Operating System), but Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has 4.0 version while Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has Android 4.1.
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 counts with a little bit better display than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a better 800 x 1280 pixels resolution, a little better pixels count in each display inch and a bigger display. The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 features a better memory capacity for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 32 GB internal memory.
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 counts with a bit better processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and although they both have 2 cores and a 1 GB RAM memory, the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 also has a better graphics processor working at 608 MHz. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE's battery duration is very similar to Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2's battery performance, although the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE also has a 4000mAh battery capacity instead of 3960mAh.
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has a little bit better camera than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and although they both have the same 1280x720 video resolution and the same 30 frames per second video frame rate, the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 also has a much better resolution back facing camera.
Although Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, else you can save some dollars and get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, giving up a couple specs and features.
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