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Asus Transformer TF101

Asus Transformer TF101

#6423
Maxwest Nitro Phablet 71

Maxwest Nitro Phablet 71

#6546

Category Breakdown

Asus Transformer TF101
Maxwest Nitro Phablet 71
Performance
34.435.0
Camera
39.619.1
Display
48.855.3
Battery
3.223.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.429.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.823.3

Summary

  • The Asus Transformer TF101 features a larger 10.1-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, while the Maxwest Nitro Phablet 71 has a smaller 7.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the latter.
  • In terms of performance, the TF101 is powered by a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 at 1.0 GHz with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Nitro Phablet offers a slightly faster dual-core Mediatek MT6572 at 1.2 GHz with 4GB of RAM.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nitro Phablet supports 1080p video recording, while the TF101 does not specify video capabilities.
  • The TF101 has a significantly larger battery capacity of 24.4mAh compared to the Nitro Phablet's 2800mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
  • The TF101 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.0), while the Nitro Phablet operates on Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated software experience.
  • Build quality favors the TF101 with its heavier weight and larger dimensions, while the Nitro Phablet is lighter and more compact.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Transformer TF101
Maxwest Nitro Phablet 71

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 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

ULP GeForce
Mali-400

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

1.2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

24.4 mAh
2800 mAh

Battery Details

Non-removable Li-Po battery (24.4 Wh)
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, 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)
192 x 102 x 9.8 mm (7.56 x 4.02 x 0.39 in)

Weight

680 g
321 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
White, Black, Blue, Dark Blue, Golden, Gray, Pink, Red

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

No
Dual 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 802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0

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 3.0 (Honeycomb), 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity