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Asus MeMO Pad 8
32 GBME581CL
| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 61.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Asus |
| Android 3.0 | Android 4.4 |
| 2011-03-22 | 2014-06-02 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 8.39 x 4.84 x 0.29 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 10.55 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | $ 165.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Atom Z3580 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Quad-Core 2300 MHz processor |
| -- | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | IMG PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.9 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Asus MeMO Pad 8 is just a bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a 61.2 score against 58.1. These devices include Android OS, but the Asus MeMO Pad 8 has newer 4.4 version while Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 version, so it gives some extra features. Asus MeMO Pad 8's construction is newer, notably lighter and somewhat thinner than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.
Asus MeMO Pad 8 counts with just a bit better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a much higher resolution of 1920 x 1200 and much more pixels per screen inch. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a slightly bigger storage capacity for apps and games than Asus MeMO Pad 8, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage.
The Asus MeMO Pad 8 counts with a faster CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a larger number of cores. The Asus MeMO Pad 8 counts with a little bit better camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same (HD) video resolution and the same video frame rate, the Asus MeMO Pad 8 also has a way more mega-pixels back-facing camera.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a very superior battery duration than Asus MeMO Pad 8.
In addition to being the best tablet between the ones we are comparing, the Asus MeMO Pad 8 is also very cheap compared to the other tablets, which makes this tablet a great choice.
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