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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
LTE 8GB VerizonI915
| Global Score | |
| 56.4 | 61.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Samsung |
| Android 3.2 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2012-01-18 | 2012-02-26 |
| 9.65 x 5.96 x 0.37 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 17.53 ounces | 20.74 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| -- | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 165 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm chipset | -- |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| -- | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.92 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G) | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA |
| 4.8 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6800mAh Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 624 hours standby time |
| 8.16 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has a global score of 61.4, which is a bit better than LG Optimus Pad LTE's 56.4 general score. Both devices in this review come with Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has newer 4.1 version while LG Optimus Pad LTE has Android 3.2 version. Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a somewhat heavier and just a bit thicker device than the LG Optimus Pad LTE.
The LG Optimus Pad LTE has a little better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1). They have the same number of cores. LG Optimus Pad LTE has a little sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a quite smaller screen and a little worse resolution of 720 x 1280px, it also counts with a bit greater display pixels density.
LG Optimus Pad LTE has a much bigger memory for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has an external memory slot that holds a maximum of 32 GB against 64 GB, it also counts with more internal storage capacity. The LG Optimus Pad LTE takes a bit better photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because it has a back-facing camera with much more megapixels.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has a little better battery lifetime than LG Optimus Pad LTE, because it has a 3% greater battery capacity.
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