Asus Transformer Prime TF201
#5234
Motorola XOOM Media Edition MZ505
#8074Category Breakdown
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
Motorola XOOM Media Edition MZ505
Performance
54.334.2
Camera
19.115.4
Display
77.420.3
Battery
3.23.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.118.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
28.716.4
Summary
- The Asus Transformer Prime TF201 features a more premium build quality with a lighter weight of 586g compared to the heavier Motorola XOOM Media Edition MZ505 at 650g.
- Both devices have a 10.1" display, but the TF201 uses a Super IPS+ LCD with a higher resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, while the XOOM has a TFT display at 800 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the TF201 is equipped with a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, offering superior processing power over the dual-core Tegra 2 in the XOOM.
- The camera on the TF201 is also more capable with an 8 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording, compared to the XOOM's 5 MP rear camera and 720p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the TF201 at 25.0mAh versus 24.8mAh in the XOOM, and both run on similar Android versions, with the TF201 offering a more advanced software experience due to its later release.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
Motorola XOOM Media Edition MZ505
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS and MMSAlso known as Motorola XOOM Family Edition
Display
Size
10.1"
10.1"
Type
Super IPS+ LCD,
TFT
Resolution
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
1280
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
ULP GeForce
ULP GeForce
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.2 MP
1.3 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
24.8 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery (25 Wh)
Non-removable Li-Ion battery (24.8 Wh)
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)
260 x 177 x 11.4 mm (10.24 x 6.97 x 0.45 in)
Weight
586 g
650 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Amethyst Gray, Champagne Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-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 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass