Icemobile G8
#6163
Toshiba Thrive
#6049Category Breakdown
Icemobile G8
Toshiba Thrive
Performance
28.330.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
55.360.3
Battery
22.41.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.829.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
24.925.4
Summary
- The Icemobile G8 features a smaller 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Toshiba Thrive offers a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the G8 is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 chipset with a dual-core Cortex-A7 CPU and no RAM, whereas the Thrive utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 with a dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU and 8GB of RAM, providing significantly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Thrive includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the G8.
- Battery capacity for the G8 is 2600 mAh, while the Thrive's specifications do not provide a battery capacity.
- The G8 runs on Android 4.4.2, whereas the Thrive operates on Android 3.0, upgradable to 3.2, indicating a more modern software experience in the G8.
- Build quality favors the G8 with a lighter weight of 320g compared to the heavier 725g of the Thrive, though the Thrive's larger size may offer a more substantial feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile G8
Toshiba Thrive
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Toshiba Regza AT300, Toshiba Tablet.
Display
Size
7"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
600
1280
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
ULP GeForce
Memory
N/A
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
SD, up to 32 GB
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
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
2600 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 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)
273 x 177 x 16 mm (10.75 x 6.97 x 0.63 in)
Weight
320 g
725 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 / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
miniUSB 2.0, USB 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 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass