Asus Transformer TF101
#6423
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
#6162Category Breakdown
Asus Transformer TF101
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
Performance
34.442.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
48.843.0
Battery
3.227.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.445.4
Audio
87.687.6
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, while the Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 has a smaller 8.2-inch HD-IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a greater pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the TF101 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset, whereas the XYBOARD utilizes a slightly faster dual-core 1.2 GHz TI OMAP 4430.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the XYBOARD can record video at 720p@30fps, compared to the TF101's unspecified video capabilities.
- The TF101 has a larger battery capacity of 24.4mAh, while the XYBOARD's battery is rated at 3960mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both run on Android 3.0, upgradable to 4.0, but the TF101 is heavier at 680g compared to the XYBOARD's 390g, indicating a difference in build quality and portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Transformer TF101
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
General
Release Date
2011
2011
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 MMS
Display
Size
10.1"
8.2"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD,
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
1280
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
ULP GeForce
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
1.2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
24.4 mAh
3960 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery (24.4 Wh)
Non-removable Li-Ion 3960 mAh battery
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)
216 x 139 x 9 mm (8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 in)
Weight
680 g
390 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.B
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 3.0 (Honeycomb), 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer