BQ Aquaris M10
#4664
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010
#5228Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris M10
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010
Performance
51.052.8
Camera
19.115.4
Display
57.743.3
Battery
38.638.5
Build
0.217.6
Connectivity
18.727.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
31.828.7
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris M10 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 both feature a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, but the Note 10.1 has a slightly older PLS LCD technology.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris M10 is powered by a Mediatek MT8163B chipset, while the Note 10.1 uses the Exynos 4412, with the latter offering a marginally higher CPU clock speed.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Note 10.1 supports autofocus and has a lower video recording resolution at 720p compared to the Aquaris M10's 1080p.
- The Aquaris M10 has a larger battery capacity of 7280 mAh compared to the Note 10.1's 7000 mAh, which may result in slightly better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Aquaris runs on Android 5.1, while the Note 10.1 originally launched with Android 4.0.3 but can be upgraded to 4.4.2, featuring Samsung's TouchWiz UI.
- The build quality of the Aquaris M10 is lighter at 470g, compared to the Note 10.1's 597g, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris M10
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
10.1"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8163B
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 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
7280 mAh
7000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 7280 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 7000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
246 x 171 x 8.2 mm (9.69 x 6.73 x 0.32 in)
262 x 180 x 8.9 mm (10.31 x 7.09 x 0.35 in)
Weight
470 g
597 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.83 W/kg (body)
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, S-GPS; GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass