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Motorola Xoom 2
32 GBMZ615
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 57.4 | 66.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 3.2 | Android 4.4, 4.1.2, 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2011-11-03 | 2012-02-27 |
| 10.00 x 6.83 x 0.35 inches | 10.31 x 7.09 x 0.35 inches |
| 21.13 ounces | 21.16 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 340.00 | $ 435.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Samsung Exynos 4 (4412) chipset |
| Dual-Core 1200 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | ARM Mali GPU |
| 7.83 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 9.02 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.9 | 4 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Note 10.1 has a general score of 66.3, which is much better than the Motorola Xoom 2's 57.4 global score. Galaxy Note 10.1's design has the same thickness than Motorola Xoom 2, but it is a little bit heavier. These devices have Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy Note 10.1 has a more recent 4.4 version while Motorola Xoom 2 has Android 3.2 version, so it gives you a couple additional features and better performance.
Motorola Xoom 2 features a little sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Both have a display of the same size, an equal 800 x 1280 resolution and a higher number of pixels per inch in the screen. Galaxy Note 10.1 counts with a bit more powerful CPU than Motorola Xoom 2, because it has more RAM memory and a higher number of cores (and they are faster).
Motorola Xoom 2 takes much better photographs and videos than Galaxy Note 10.1. Both of them have a same resolution back camera, the same (HD) video quality and the same video frame rates. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 features much more storage for games and applications than Motorola Xoom 2, because it has 32 GB more internal storage capacity and an external memory slot that allows a maximum of 32 GB.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has a really longer battery performance than Motorola Xoom 2.
Galaxy Note 10.1 costs more money than Motorola Xoom 2, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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