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Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2
32 GBMZ609
| Global Score | |
| 62.6 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Android 3.0 |
| 2011-12-06 | 2011-03-22 |
| 8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 13.62 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 300.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.2 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 184 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| TI OMAP4430 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | -- |
| PowerVR SGX540 (Dual-Core 304 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.28 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.8 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3960mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 is a little bit better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, with a general score of 62.6 against 58.1. Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2's construction is somewhat lighter but a bit thicker than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, and they were released only a few months apart. Both tablets we compare here include Android OS (operating system), but the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has the newer 4.0 version and Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0.
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 counts with a bit better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a little smaller display, and they both have the same exact 800 x 1280 resolution, the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 also counts with a little bit better display density. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a way bigger memory for games and applications than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, because it has 32 GB more internal memory.
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 counts with a better performing CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 also has an additional graphics processing unit. Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 captures way better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same 1280x720 (HD) video definition and the same video frame rates, the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 also has a back camera with a lot better resolution.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a much better battery life than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity instead of 3960mAh.
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 is a bit more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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