Category Breakdown
Allview Viva i8
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
Performance
44.442.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
57.743.0
Battery
31.127.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
15.545.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
31.024.9
Summary
- The Allview Viva i8 features a 7.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 has an 8.2-inch HD-IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Viva i8 is powered by an Intel Atom Z5280 dual-core 2.0 GHz processor, whereas the DROID XYBOARD utilizes a TI OMAP 4430 dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, which may lead to better overall efficiency in the latter.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the DROID XYBOARD offers 720p video recording compared to the Viva i8's unspecified video capabilities.
- The Viva i8 has a larger 4600 mAh battery compared to the DROID XYBOARD's 3960 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Viva i8 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the DROID XYBOARD originally shipped with Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) but can be upgraded to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- In terms of build quality, the Viva i8 is lighter at 312.5g compared to the DROID XYBOARD's 390g, but the latter has a slightly thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Viva i8
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
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"
8.2"
Type
IPS LCD
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~162 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
768
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z5280
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
3960 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 3960 mAh battery
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)
216 x 139 x 9 mm (8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 in)
Weight
312.5 g
390 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.B
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

