Asus Transformer Prime TF201
#5234
BLU Grand 5.5 HD
#4810Category Breakdown
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
BLU Grand 5.5 HD
Performance
54.341.7
Camera
19.127.9
Display
77.456.5
Battery
3.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.131.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
28.730.9
Summary
- The Asus Transformer Prime TF201 features a robust build with a larger 10.1-inch Super IPS+ LCD display at a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, while the BLU Grand 5.5 HD has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel count.
- In terms of performance, the TF201 is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, compared to the Mediatek MT6580 in the BLU, which also has a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, offering less processing power.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Grand 5.5 HD has a superior 5 MP selfie camera versus the TF201's 1.2 MP.
- The TF201's battery capacity is significantly larger at 25,000 mAh, compared to the Grand 5.5 HD's 2,500 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the TF201 runs on an older Android 3.2 (upgradable to 4.0), while the Grand 5.5 HD operates on Android 6.0, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
BLU Grand 5.5 HD
General
Release Date
2011
2016
Announced
2011
2016
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
10.1"
5.5"
Type
Super IPS+ LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1280
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
ULP GeForce
Mali-400MP2
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
25 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery (25 Wh)
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
263 x 180.8 x 8.3 mm (10.35 x 7.12 x 0.33 in)
155.2 x 79 x 9.6 mm (6.11 x 3.11 x 0.38 in)
Weight
586 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Amethyst Gray, Champagne Gold
Black, Gold, White, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity