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| Global Score | |
| 60.4 | 62.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Motorola |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 4.0, 3.2 |
| 2016-04-01 | 2011-12-06 |
| 7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 inches | 8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 inches |
| 9.98 ounces | 13.62 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 150.00 | $ 300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.2 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 184 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 chipset | TI OMAP4430 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A7, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Mali-T720 GPU | PowerVR SGX540 (Dual-Core 304 MHz) GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.06 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| 2.4 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3960mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 is a little bit better than the Galaxy Tab A (2016), with a general score of 62.6 against 60.4. Both devices in this comparison review come with Android OS (operating system), but the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has 4.0 version while Galaxy Tab A (2016) has Android 5.1 Lollipop. Although it's the best device in this comparison review, the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 is a much older, just a little thicker and heavier device than the Galaxy Tab A (2016).
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 counts with a little faster CPU than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has 512 MB lesser RAM memory and a lower number of cores, it also counts with an additional graphics co-processor. Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 features a bit better looking screen than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has a little bit lower amount of pixels per inch of display, and they both have an equal 800 x 1280 resolution, the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 also counts with a bigger screen.
The Galaxy Tab A (2016) features a bit bigger memory for games and applications than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, because although it has less internal memory, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that supports a maximum of 200 GB. Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) count with incredibly similar battery performance, although the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has a 1% lower battery size.
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 shoots just a bit better photos and videos than Galaxy Tab A (2016). Both of them have the same 1280x720 (HD) video resolution, a same resolution camera and the same 30 fps video frame rates.
Although Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Galaxy Tab A (2016), and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy Tab A (2016). So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, otherwise you can save some dollars and buy the Galaxy Tab A (2016), giving up some features and specs.
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