Category Breakdown
Allview Viva i8
Asus Transformer TF101
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.952.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

