Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition MZ607
#7230
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
#6195Category Breakdown
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition MZ607
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
Performance
42.753.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
20.320.3
Battery
27.231.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.748.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
19.924.8
Summary
- The Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition MZ607 features an 8.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 has an 8.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but slightly higher pixel density at ~189 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the XOOM 2 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, whereas the Galaxy Note 8.0 utilizes a more advanced quad-core 1.6 GHz chipset, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera, offering similar photographic performance.
- The Galaxy Note 8.0 has a larger battery capacity of 4600 mAh compared to the XOOM 2's 3960 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the XOOM 2 runs on Android 3.2, upgradable to 4.0.4, while the Galaxy Note 8.0 comes with Android 4.1.2, upgradable to 4.4, providing a more modern software experience.
- The build quality of both devices is solid, with the XOOM 2 being slightly heavier at 386g compared to the 338g of the Galaxy Note 8.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition MZ607
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS and MMSAlso known as Motorola XYBOARD 8.2 MZ607
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 510, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 3G & WiFi, Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE
Display
Size
8.2"
8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~184 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3960 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 3960 mAh battery
Li-Ion 4600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
216 x 139 x 9 mm (8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 in)
210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm (8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 in)
Weight
386 g
338 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White/Silver, brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass