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| Global Score | |
| 61 | 62.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Dell | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.0 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2012-10-09 |
| 8.50 x 4.90 x 0.24 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 10.76 ounces | 20.64 ounces |
| $ 249.00 | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.4 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1600 x 2560 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| OLED | Super PLS LCD |
| 359 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3580 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| 64-bit 64-bit (Quad-Core 2330 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 10.08 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.44 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 6.38 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G) and EV-DO A |
| 2.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a bit better than Dell Venue 8 7840, having a 62.7 score against 61. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a notably heavier and thicker device than the Dell Venue 8 7840. Both of these devices include Android OS, but Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has the older 4.0 version while Dell Venue 8 7840 has Android 4.4 version.
The Dell Venue 8 7840 counts with a way better processing power than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a higher number of cores, more RAM memory, a faster 600 MHz graphics processing unit and a 64 bits processing unit. Dell Venue 8 7840 features a much better screen than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a way greater screen density and a much better 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution.
Dell Venue 8 7840 features a much greater memory capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has 8 GB more internal storage and a SD card slot that holds up to 512 GB. The Dell Venue 8 7840 has a superior camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a camera with a lot higher resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with a way better battery performance than Dell Venue 8 7840.
Although Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Dell Venue 8 7840, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Dell Venue 8 7840. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get Dell Venue 8 7840, letting go some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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