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| Global Score | |
| 53.8 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 3.0 |
| -- | 2011-03-22 |
| 7.45 x 4.48 x 0.38 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 10.41 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Red, White and Yellow | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 145.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3745 chipset | -- |
| Quad-Core 1860 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | -- |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.55 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.16 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Polymer Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is just a bit better than the Asus MeMO Pad 7, getting a 58.1 score against 53.8. Both of these tablets work with Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has 3.0 version and Asus MeMO Pad 7 has Android 4.4.2 version. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a notably heavier but somewhat thinner device than Asus MeMO Pad 7.
The Asus MeMO Pad 7 has a faster processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has more cpu cores. The Asus MeMO Pad 7 features a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a way smaller display, and they both have the same exact 1280 x 800 resolution, the Asus MeMO Pad 7 also counts with a greater count of pixels per inch in the screen.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a much greater storage for applications and games than Asus MeMO Pad 7, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory. Asus MeMO Pad 7 captures just a bit better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a much more mega pixels back-facing camera and a way better video resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a very superior battery performance than Asus MeMO Pad 7.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Asus MeMO Pad 7, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Asus MeMO Pad 7. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, but if you don't you can save a couple dollars and get the Asus MeMO Pad 7, resigning a couple features and specs.
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