Product comparison · 2 tablets

ASUS MeMO Pad ME173X-1A084A Mediatek vs Lenovo Idea Tab A5500 Mediatek

56specifications compared
13differ
43identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- MeMO Pad ME173X-1A084A Mediatek:17.8 cm (7")
- Idea Tab A5500 Mediatek:20.3 cm (8")
Processor model
- MeMO Pad ME173X-1A084A Mediatek:MT8125
- Idea Tab A5500 Mediatek:MTK8121
Processor frequency
- MeMO Pad ME173X-1A084A Mediatek:1.2 GHz
- Idea Tab A5500 Mediatek:1.3 GHz
Headphone out
- MeMO Pad ME173X-1A084A Mediatek:No
- Idea Tab A5500 Mediatek:Yes
Position location
- MeMO Pad ME173X-1A084A Mediatek:No
- Idea Tab A5500 Mediatek:Yes
GPS (satellite)
- MeMO Pad ME173X-1A084A Mediatek:No
- Idea Tab A5500 Mediatek:Yes
Battery capacity
- MeMO Pad ME173X-1A084A Mediatek:15 Wh
- Idea Tab A5500 Mediatek:4200 mAh
Width
- MeMO Pad ME173X-1A084A Mediatek:196.8 mm
- Idea Tab A5500 Mediatek:217 mm

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Comparison of ME173X-1A084A, A5500
74 specifications	A ASUS MeMO Pad ME173X-1A084A Mediatek Model ME173X-1A084A View product	B Lenovo Idea Tab A5500 Mediatek Model A5500 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	17.8 cm (7")	20.3 cm (8")
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Processor2 differ
Processor family	Mediatek	Mediatek
Processor modelDiffers	MT8125	MTK8121
Processor cores	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.2 GHz	1.3 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	1 GB	1 GB
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacity	16 GB	16 GB
Storage media	Flash	Flash
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC
Maximum memory card size	32 GB	32 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital Plus
Cameraidentical
Rear camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Rear camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	5 MP	5 MP
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2 MP	2 MP
Networkidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Microphone in	No	No
Headphone outDiffers	No	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Designidentical
Form factor	Slate	Slate
Product colour	White	White
Device type	Mobile tablet	Mobile tablet
Performance2 differ
Position locationDiffers	No	Yes
GPS (satellite)Differs	No	Yes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Operating system version	4.2	4.2
Bundled softwareDiffers	Asus Launcher MyLibrary File Manager Kindle Zinio SuperNote Lite App Backup App Locker	Lenovo DOit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	15 Wh	4200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standby timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	196.8 mm	217 mm
DepthDiffers	10.8 mm	8.95 mm
HeightDiffers	120.6 mm	136 mm
WeightDiffers	302 g	360 g
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard included	No	No
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes

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