Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition MZ607
#8728
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi
#7820Category Breakdown
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition MZ607
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.353.2
Summary
- The Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition MZ607 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi both feature TFT displays with similar resolutions, but the Note 8.0 has a slightly higher pixel density at ~189 ppi compared to ~184 ppi for the XOOM 2.
- In terms of performance, the Note 8.0 is equipped with a quad-core Exynos 4412 CPU, offering better multitasking capabilities than the dual-core processor in the XOOM 2.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera, but their software experiences differ, with the XOOM 2 running Android 3.2 and the Note 8.0 on Android 4.1.2, providing a more updated interface.
- The Note 8.0 also has a larger battery capacity at 4600 mAh compared to the XOOM 2's 3960 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of build quality, the Note 8.0 is lighter and thinner than the XOOM 2, enhancing portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition MZ607
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi
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 no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 511, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 WiFi, Samsung GT-N5110
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White/Silver, brown
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
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, 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
Software
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)
OS Version
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes