Motorola XOOM MZ604
#8727
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
#7819Category Breakdown
Motorola XOOM MZ604
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
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 MZ604 features a larger 10.1-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 a higher pixel density of ~189 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the XOOM is powered by a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset, whereas the Note 8.0 utilizes a more advanced quad-core Exynos 4412, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera and can record video at 720p, but the Note 8.0 has a slightly lower resolution front camera at 1.3 MP compared to the XOOM's 2 MP.
- The Note 8.0 also has a superior battery capacity of 4600 mAh compared to the XOOM's unspecified capacity, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the XOOM runs on an older Android 3.0 (upgradable to 4.0.4), while the Note 8.0 starts with Android 4.1.2 (upgradable to 4.4), offering a more refined software experience.
- The build quality of the XOOM is heavier at 730g with thicker dimensions, while the Note 8.0 is lighter at 338g and slimmer, enhancing portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola XOOM MZ604
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.Also known as Motorola XOOM MZ606.
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
10.1"
8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
ULP GeForce
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 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
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion 4600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
249.1 x 167.8 x 12.9 mm (9.81 x 6.61 x 0.51 in)
210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm (8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 in)
Weight
730 g
338 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White/Silver, brown
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 3.0 (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, barometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes