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Asus MeMO Pad 8
32 GBME581CL
| Global Score | |
| 62.7 | 61.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Asus |
| Android 4.0 | Android 4.4 |
| 2012-10-09 | 2014-06-02 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 8.39 x 4.84 x 0.29 inches |
| 20.64 ounces | 10.55 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 420.00 | $ 165.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Intel Atom Z3580 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Quad-Core 2300 MHz processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | IMG PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) and EV-DO A | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 5.5 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 8.32 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is just a bit better than Asus MeMO Pad 8, having a 62.7 score against 61.2. Both devices we are comparing work with Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has the older 4.0 version while Asus MeMO Pad 8 has Android 4.4. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is an older, extremely thicker and much heavier tablet than the Asus MeMO Pad 8.
The Asus MeMO Pad 8 counts with a sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has a lot smaller display, it also counts with a lot higher 1920 x 1200 resolution and a lot more pixels per screen inch. Asus MeMO Pad 8 features a bit better processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics co-processor, it also counts with a higher number of faster cores and more RAM memory.
Asus MeMO Pad 8 has a much better storage for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and although they both have a SD extension slot that supports up to 64 GB, the Asus MeMO Pad 8 also has more internal memory. Asus MeMO Pad 8 features a better camera than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a back camera with way more mega-pixels.
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with a much longer battery duration than Asus MeMO Pad 8.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Asus MeMO Pad 8, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Asus MeMO Pad 8. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Asus MeMO Pad 8, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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