Acer Iconia A1
#6653
Asus Transformer TF101
#6423Category Breakdown
Acer Iconia A1
Asus Transformer TF101
Performance
47.734.4
Camera
19.139.6
Display
46.148.8
Battery
28.13.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
15.420.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
22.823.8
Summary
- The Acer Iconia A1 features a compact 7.9-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the Asus Transformer TF101 has a larger 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Iconia A1 is powered by an Intel Atom Z2560 dual-core processor at 1.6 GHz, compared to the TF101's Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor at 1.0 GHz.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Iconia A1 offers a higher selfie camera resolution of 2 MP versus the TF101's 1.2 MP.
- The Iconia A1 has a 4000 mAh battery, whereas the TF101's battery capacity is significantly higher at 24.4 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Iconia A1 runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the TF101 originally launched with Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) but is upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- Build quality differs as well, with the Iconia A1 being lighter at 380 g and more portable, while the TF101 is heavier at 680 g and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Iconia A1
Asus Transformer TF101
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Display
Size
7.9"
10.1"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD,
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~162 ppi density)
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
768
1280
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2560
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
ULP GeForce
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
24.4 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Po battery (24.4 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
203 x 138.4 x 8.2 mm (7.99 x 5.45 x 0.32 in)
271 x 171 x 13 mm (10.67 x 6.73 x 0.51 in)
Weight
380 g
680 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass