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| Global Score | |
| 53.4 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Alcatel | Samsung |
| Android 4.1 | Android 3.0 |
| 2013-01-07 | 2011-03-22 |
| 7.95 x 6.06 x 0.37 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 15.87 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 183 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Rockchip RK3066 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | -- |
| ARM Mali-400 MP4 (Quad-Core 266 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.91 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 4.62 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 2.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 5.17 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4150mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has an overall score of 58.1, which is just a bit better than Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD's 53.4 overall score. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 construction is just a little bit thinner than the Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD, although it's a little bit heavier and was released just 22 months before. These tablets use Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has 3.0 version while Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD has Android 4.1 version.
The Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD has a better processor than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have a Dual-Core CPU, the Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD also has a graphics processing unit. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a slightly better looking screen than Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD, because although it has a quite lower pixel density, it also counts with a larger display and a slightly better resolution of 800 x 1280.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a much greater storage capacity for apps and games than Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory. Galaxy Tab 8.9 features just a bit better camera than Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD, because it has a much higher resolution back camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a much longer battery duration than Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 costs a little more money than Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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