Asus Transformer TF101
#6423
Icemobile G8
#6163Category Breakdown
Asus Transformer TF101
Icemobile G8
Performance
34.428.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
48.855.3
Battery
3.222.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.427.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.824.9
Summary
- The Asus Transformer TF101 features a larger 10.1-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 149 ppi, while the Icemobile G8 has a smaller 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels and a higher pixel density of about 170 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the TF101 is powered by a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the G8 utilizes a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset but lacks RAM specifications.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G8 does not include a front-facing camera, unlike the TF101, which has a 1.2 MP selfie camera.
- The TF101 has a significantly larger battery capacity of 24.4 mAh compared to the G8's 2600 mAh, contributing to longer usage times.
- The TF101 runs on Android 3.0, upgradable to 4.0, while the G8 operates on Android 4.4.2, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the TF101 is heavier at 680g and larger in dimensions compared to the lighter 320g G8, which is more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Transformer TF101
Icemobile G8
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"
7"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
1280
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
ULP GeForce
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
1.2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
24.4 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery (24.4 Wh)
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
271 x 171 x 13 mm (10.67 x 6.73 x 0.51 in)
190 x 110 x 13 mm (7.48 x 4.33 x 0.51 in)
Weight
680 g
320 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
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 3.0 (Honeycomb), 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer