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| Global Score | |
| 56.4 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Huawei | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Android 3.0 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2011-03-22 |
| 7.48 x 4.88 x 0.41 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 13.76 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 235.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 chipset | -- |
| Scorpion (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | -- |
| Adreno 220 (266 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.01 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 4 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 3.82 | 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 |
| HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.3 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4100mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 200 hours standby time | -- |
| 6 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a score of 58.1, which is just a bit better than Huawei MediaPad's 56.4 score. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a heavier but thinner portable tablet than the Huawei MediaPad. Both of these tablets come with Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has 3.0 version and Huawei MediaPad has Android 4.0 version.
Huawei MediaPad features a bit superior processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have 2 cores, the Huawei MediaPad also has an additional graphics processor. The Huawei MediaPad features a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a way smaller screen, and they both have the same 800 x 1280 resolution, the Huawei MediaPad also counts with a higher amount of pixels per inch in the display.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a superior memory capacity for applications and games than Huawei MediaPad, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory. Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a superior battery life than Huawei MediaPad, because it has a 6000mAh battery capacity. Huawei MediaPad shoots much clearer videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same (HD) video definition, the Huawei MediaPad also has a lot more mega pixels back-facing camera.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 costs a little more money than the Huawei MediaPad, but it's still a great choice, because you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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