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| Global Score | |
| 61 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Dell | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.0.4, 3.0 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2011-03-22 |
| 8.50 x 4.90 x 0.24 inches | 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches |
| 10.76 ounces | 19.93 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 410.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.4 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1600 x 2560 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| OLED | TFT |
| 359 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3580 chipset | -- |
| 64-bit 64-bit (Quad-Core 2330 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 2 GB RAM | -- |
| PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 10.08 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.44 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Dell Venue 8 7840 is slightly better than Galaxy Tab 10.1, getting a overall score of 61 against 58.1. The Dell Venue 8 7840 is a way lighter and way thinner portable tablet than Galaxy Tab 10.1. These tablets include Android OS, but Dell Venue 8 7840 has the newer 4.4 version while Galaxy Tab 10.1 has Android 4.0.4 version, providing you a couple additional features and improved performance.
Dell Venue 8 7840 has a much better display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with way more pixels per inch in the screen and a much better resolution of 2560 x 1600px. The Dell Venue 8 7840 has much more storage capacity for apps and games than Galaxy Tab 10.1, because although it has 0 less internal memory, it also counts with a slot for an SD memory card that admits a maximum of 512 GB.
Dell Venue 8 7840 has a lot better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 10.1, because it has a larger number of cores , a 64-bits processor and an extra graphics co-processor. Galaxy Tab 10.1 counts with a really longer battery life than Dell Venue 8 7840. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 shoots clearer pictures and videos than Dell Venue 8 7840, although it has a way less megapixels resolution back facing camera.
Despite of being the best tablet in this comparison, the Dell Venue 8 7840 is also a bargain compared to others, making it an easy decision.
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