Icemobile G8
#6163
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
#6162Category Breakdown
Icemobile G8
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
Performance
28.342.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
55.343.0
Battery
22.427.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.845.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
24.924.9
Summary
- The Icemobile G8 features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 has an 8.2-inch HD-IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G8 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 processor with no RAM, whereas the DROID XYBOARD offers a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 with 1GB of RAM, enhancing its multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the DROID XYBOARD includes a 1.3 MP front camera and can record video at 720p.
- The G8's battery capacity is 2600 mAh, significantly lower than the DROID XYBOARD's 3960 mAh, which supports longer usage.
- The G8 runs on Android 4.4.2, while the DROID XYBOARD originally came with Android 3.2 but can be upgraded to 4.0, offering a slightly more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the G8 is heavier at 320g compared to the DROID XYBOARD's 390g, with the latter being thinner at 9mm versus the G8's 13mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile G8
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
N/A
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
7"
8.2"
Type
IPS LCD
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
600
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
N/A
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
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
2600 mAh
3960 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 3960 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
190 x 110 x 13 mm (7.48 x 4.33 x 0.51 in)
216 x 139 x 9 mm (8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 in)
Weight
320 g
390 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Blue
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer