Dell Venue 8
#5287
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
#6162Category Breakdown
Dell Venue 8
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
Performance
52.142.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
57.743.0
Battery
29.327.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.345.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
28.524.9
Summary
- The Dell Venue 8 features a slightly smaller 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 has an 8.2-inch HD-IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Venue 8 is powered by a dual-core 2.0 GHz Intel Atom Z2580, offering better processing capabilities compared to the DROID XYBOARD's dual-core 1.2 GHz TI OMAP 4430.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the DROID XYBOARD includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the Venue 8 has a 2 MP front camera versus the DROID XYBOARD's 1.3 MP.
- The Venue 8 has a slightly larger 4100 mAh battery compared to the DROID XYBOARD's 3960 mAh.
- In terms of software experience, the Venue 8 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the DROID XYBOARD originally shipped with Android 3.2 but can be upgraded to 4.0, and it features stereo speakers, which the Venue 8 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Venue 8
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
Available as Dell Venue 8 Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi only support
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
8"
8.2"
Type
IPS LCD
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2580
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
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
4100 mAh
3960 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable (15.5 Wh)
Non-removable Li-Ion 3960 mAh battery
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)
216 x 139 x 9 mm (8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 in)
Weight
292 g
390 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.B
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer