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| Global Score | |
| 59.3 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Acer | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 | Android 3.0 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2011-03-22 |
| 8.58 x 5.31 x 0.39 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 15.17 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 385.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 189 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Bay Trail chipset | -- |
| Intel Atom Z3740 (Quad-Core 1333 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 2 GB RAM | -- |
| Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.28 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 7.04 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4960mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.72 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Acer Iconia W4 is a little bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a 59.3 score against 58.1. Acer Iconia W4's construction is a little lighter but somewhat thicker than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. The Acer Iconia W4 counts with Windows 8.1 operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with Android 3.0 operating system.
Acer Iconia W4 features a better processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a greater number of cores. Acer Iconia W4 features a bit better screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a bit smaller display, and they both have an equal resolution of 800 x 1280, the Acer Iconia W4 also counts with a little higher display pixels density.
The Acer Iconia W4 features a much better camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot more mega pixels back-facing camera and a lot higher video resolution. Galaxy Tab 8.9's memory capacity to install applications and games is very similar to Acer Iconia W4's one, and although the Galaxy Tab 8.9 has no external memory card slot, they both have equal 64 GB internal memory.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with improved battery performance than Acer Iconia W4, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity instead of 4960mAh.
Although Acer Iconia W4 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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