Asus Transformer Prime TF201
#5234
Energizer Energy 500
#6257Category Breakdown
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
Energizer Energy 500
Performance
54.342.6
Camera
19.115.4
Display
77.456.5
Battery
3.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.133.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
28.724.6
Summary
- The Asus Transformer Prime TF201 features a robust build with a larger 10.1-inch Super IPS+ LCD display at 1280 x 800 pixels, offering a decent viewing experience, while the Energizer Energy 500 has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the TF201 is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, while the Energy 500 uses a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, making the TF201 generally more capable.
- The TF201's camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera and a 1.2 MP front camera, whereas the Energy 500 boasts a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, providing better photographic capabilities.
- Battery capacity favors the Energy 500 with 3000 mAh compared to the TF201's 25,000 mAh, but the latter's battery life is likely to be more efficient due to its larger size and lower power consumption.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the TF201 starting at 3.2 and upgradeable to 4.0, while the Energy 500 runs on 4.4, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
Energizer Energy 500
General
Release Date
2011
2015
Announced
2011
2015
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
10.1"
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1280
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Mediatek MT6582 (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
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
25 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery (25 Wh)
Li-Ion 3000 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)
152.3 x 80.6 x 18.8 mm (6.00 x 3.17 x 0.74 in)
Weight
586 g
284 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Amethyst Gray, Champagne Gold
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Dual SIM (Mini-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 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP, LE
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
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer