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| Global Score | |
| 57.3 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Samsung |
| Android 2.3.3 | Android 3.0 |
| 2011-09-29 | 2011-03-22 |
| 7.69 x 4.80 x 0.52 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 14.82 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset | -- |
| Single-Core 1500 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | -- |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.92 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.12 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| EV-DO A and CDMA | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1470 hours standby time | -- |
| 5.92 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a score of 58.1, which is just a bit better than HTC Flyer CDMA's overall score of 57.3. Both tablets we are comparing here include Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a newer 3.0 version while HTC Flyer CDMA has Android 2.3.3. Although the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and the HTC Flyer CDMA were released only a couple of months apart, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 construction is a little bit heavier but also incredibly thinner than the HTC Flyer CDMA.
The HTC Flyer CDMA counts with just a little better processing power than Galaxy Tab 8.9, although it has a lower number of cores. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a slightly better display than HTC Flyer CDMA, and although they both have the same number of pixels in each inch of display, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 also has a larger screen and a higher resolution of 800 x 1280.
HTC Flyer CDMA shoots better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same 1280x720 video definition, the HTC Flyer CDMA also has a camera in the back with a lot higher 5 megapixels resolution. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a little bit better memory capacity to install applications and games than HTC Flyer CDMA, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with more internal memory.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a much better battery life than HTC Flyer CDMA, because it has a 50% more battery capacity.
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