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| Global Score | |
| 54.7 | 69.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Acer | Samsung |
| Android 4.2.1 | Windows 8 |
| -- | 2012-08-29 |
| 8.00 x 5.40 x 0.30 inches | 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.39 inches |
| 13.40 ounces | 26.46 ounces |
| White | Blue |
| Aluminium | -- |
| $ 249.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 768 x 1024 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | LCD |
| 160 pixels per inch | 135 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom chipset | -- |
| Z2560 (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel SGX545 Graphics GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.05 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 2.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4080mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 144 hours standby time |
| 5.92 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Compass | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is way better than Acer Iconia A1-830-1479, having a 69.2 score against 54.7. Despite being the best we are comparing, Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is a much thicker and incredibly heavier device than the Acer Iconia A1-830-1479. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 works with Windows 8 OS, while Acer Iconia A1-830-1479 works with Android 4.2.1 OS.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 features a bit better processor than Acer Iconia A1-830-1479, and although they both have a Dual-Core CPU, the Samsung ATIV Tab 5 also has more RAM memory. The Acer Iconia A1-830-1479 features a bit better looking display than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because although it has a little lower 1024 x 768 resolution and a way smaller display, it also counts with a just a bit more pixels per display inch.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with a little bit better camera than Acer Iconia A1-830-1479, because it has a lot more megapixels camera. Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with much more memory capacity for games and applications than Acer Iconia A1-830-1479, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 112 GB more internal memory.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has a bit longer battery duration than Acer Iconia A1-830-1479, because it has a 4080mAh battery size against 4000mAh.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is not only the best tablets in our comparison, but it's also cheaper than the other tablet.
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