Dell Venue 8
#5287
Icemobile G8
#6163Category Breakdown
Dell Venue 8
Icemobile G8
Performance
52.128.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
57.755.3
Battery
29.322.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.327.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.524.9
Summary
- The Dell Venue 8 features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Icemobile G8's 7.0-inch display at 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Venue 8 is powered by a dual-core 2.0 GHz Intel Atom Z2580 chipset and has 2GB of RAM, while the G8 uses a dual-core 1.0 GHz Mediatek MT6572 with no specified RAM, indicating better overall performance for the Venue 8.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G8 includes autofocus, which may enhance photo quality.
- The Venue 8 has a larger 4100 mAh battery compared to the G8's 2600 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Both tablets run on older versions of Android, with the Venue 8 on Android 4.2.2 and the G8 on 4.4.2, providing a slightly more updated software experience for the latter.
- Build quality shows the Venue 8 is slimmer and lighter at 292g, while the G8 is bulkier at 320g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Venue 8
Icemobile G8
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Available as Dell Venue 8 Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi only support
N/A
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
800
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2580
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
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
4100 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable (15.5 Wh)
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
212 x 130 x 9.8 mm (8.35 x 5.12 x 0.39 in)
190 x 110 x 13 mm (7.48 x 4.33 x 0.51 in)
Weight
292 g
320 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer