Category Breakdown
Allview Viva i8
Asus Transformer TF101
Performance
44.434.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
57.748.8
Battery
31.13.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
15.520.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
31.023.8
Summary
- The Allview Viva i8 features a more compact build with a 7.9-inch IPS LCD display at a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the Asus Transformer TF101 has a larger 10.1-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Viva i8 is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z5280 at 2.0 GHz, compared to the TF101's dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 at 1.0 GHz, both with 1GB RAM.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Viva i8 offers a slightly better 2 MP front camera versus the TF101's 1.2 MP.
- The battery capacity of the Viva i8 is 4600 mAh, significantly lower than the TF101's 24.4 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the Viva i8 runs Android 4.2, while the TF101 originally came with Android 3.0 but is upgradable to 4.0, providing a more modern experience on the Allview.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Viva i8
Asus Transformer TF101
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
Display
Size
7.9"
10.1"
Type
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 Z5280
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
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
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
24.4 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Po battery (24.4 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
200 x 137 x 7.3 mm (7.87 x 5.39 x 0.29 in)
271 x 171 x 13 mm (10.67 x 6.73 x 0.51 in)
Weight
312.5 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, A2DP
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, with stereo speakers
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

