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| Global Score | |
| 56.5 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Acer | Samsung |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Android 4.0.4, 3.0 |
| 2012-01-09 | 2011-03-22 |
| 10.20 x 6.90 x 0.43 inches | 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches |
| 23.46 ounces | 19.93 ounces |
| Black and Gray | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 79.00 | $ 410.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| -- | TFT |
| 224 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 3 chipset | -- |
| Quad-Core 1300 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | -- |
| Ultra low power (ULP) high-performance 12-core NVIDIA GeForce GPU GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.19 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.56 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 9800mAh Battery | 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 10.16 | 8.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 10.1 has an overall score of 58.1, which is slightly better than the Acer Iconia Tab A700's overall score of 56.5. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is an older device than the Acer Iconia Tab A700, but it is lighter and much thinner anyway. These devices have Android OS, but the Galaxy Tab 10.1 has 4.0.4 version and Acer Iconia Tab A700 has Android 4.1.
The Acer Iconia Tab A700 counts with a bit better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 10.1, and although they both have a display of the same size, the Acer Iconia Tab A700 also has a lot higher 1200 x 1920 resolution and a way better screen pixels density. Acer Iconia Tab A700 counts with a superior memory to store more apps and games than Galaxy Tab 10.1, and although they both have the same 32 GB internal storage capacity, the Acer Iconia Tab A700 also has an external memory card slot that admits up to 64 GB.
The Acer Iconia Tab A700 has a bit better processing unit than Galaxy Tab 10.1, because it has a larger number of faster cores. The Acer Iconia Tab A700 counts with a superior battery duration than Galaxy Tab 10.1, because it has a 44 percent greater battery capacity. Galaxy Tab 10.1 shoots much clearer videos and photos than Acer Iconia Tab A700, although it has a much lower 3 mega pixels resolution back facing camera.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Acer Iconia Tab A700, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Acer Iconia Tab A700. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, otherwise you can save some money and get the Acer Iconia Tab A700, giving up a couple specs and features.
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