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Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition
Wi-Fi 32 GBMZ607
| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 60.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Motorola |
| Android 3.0 | Android 3.2 |
| 2011-03-22 | 2011-11-03 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 13.62 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 8.2 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 184 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| -- | TI OMAP 4430 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| -- | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR SGX540 (200 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.01 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3900mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 5.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition has an overall score of 60.4, which is a little bit better than Galaxy Tab 8.9's general score of 58.1. Both devices in this comparison review use Android OS (Operating System), but the Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition has 3.2 version while Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 version, so it counts with some additional features and increased performance. Although the Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition and Galaxy Tab 8.9 were only released 8 months apart, Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition's design is somewhat lighter but also a bit thicker than Galaxy Tab 8.9.
Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition features a bit better processing unit than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have 2 cores, the Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition also has an extra GPU. Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition has a bit better screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a little bit smaller display, and they both have an equal 800 x 1280 resolution, the Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition also counts with a just a little more pixels per display inch.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a superior storage for apps and games than Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition, because it has more internal memory. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a way better battery performance than Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition, because it has a 54% bigger battery capacity. Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition shoots much better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same 1280x720 (HD) video quality and the same video frame rates, the Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition also has a camera with lot more megapixels.
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