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Asus MeMO Pad 8
16 GBME581CL
| Global Score | |
| 60.4 | 60.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Asus |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 4.4 |
| 2016-04-01 | 2014-06-02 |
| 7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 inches | 8.39 x 4.84 x 0.29 inches |
| 9.98 ounces | 10.55 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 150.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 chipset | Intel Atom Z3580 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A7, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | Quad-Core 2300 MHz processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Mali-T720 GPU | IMG PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.06 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) has a global score of 60.4, which is slightly better than Asus MeMO Pad 8's score of 60.1. Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016)'s construction is newer and just a little lighter, but thicker than the Asus MeMO Pad 8. These tablets come with Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) has the newer 5.1 Lollipop version while Asus MeMO Pad 8 has Android 4.4 version.
The Asus MeMO Pad 8 has a brighter screen than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because it has a little bit larger screen, a greater pixel density and a way better resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. Asus MeMO Pad 8 has a slightly better memory to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has a SD extension slot that allows up to 64 GB against 200 GB, it also counts with 16 GB internal storage capacity.
The Asus MeMO Pad 8 has a little better hardware performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), and although they both have a Quad-Core CPU, the Asus MeMO Pad 8 also has 512 MB more RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) features a much better camera than Asus MeMO Pad 8. Both of them have the same video frame rates, the same 1280x720 video quality and a camera in the back with a 5 MP.
Galaxy Tab A (2016) counts with a superior battery lifetime than Asus MeMO Pad 8.
Although Galaxy Tab A (2016) is a better device, it costs more than the Asus MeMO Pad 8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Asus MeMO Pad 8. If you prefer to save some money, you can get Asus MeMO Pad 8, and give up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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