Asus Transformer Prime TF201
#5234
Lenovo Phab2
#5333Category Breakdown
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
Lenovo Phab2
Performance
54.355.3
Camera
19.115.4
Display
77.456.5
Battery
3.229.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.140.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
28.728.3
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, offering decent clarity but lower pixel density compared to the Lenovo Phab2's 6.4-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, which provides a sharper image due to its higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the TF201 is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset and has a quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, while the Phab2 uses a Mediatek MT8735 with a Cortex-A53 CPU, resulting in the TF201 generally offering better performance.
- The camera capabilities of the Phab2 are superior, featuring a 13 MP rear camera compared to the TF201's 8 MP, although the TF201 supports 1080p video recording while the Phab2 is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Phab2 at 4050 mAh versus the TF201's 25,000 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the TF201 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.0), while the Phab2 operates on Android 6.0, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
Lenovo Phab2
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"
6.4"
Type
Super IPS+ LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
1280
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Mediatek MT8735
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
ULP GeForce
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
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
4050 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery (25 Wh)
Li-Ion 4050 mAh, non-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)
175 x 89.5 x 9.6 mm (6.89 x 3.52 x 0.38 in)
Weight
586 g
225 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Amethyst Gray, Champagne Gold
Gunmetal Grey, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
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
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, gyro, proximity, compass