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| Global Score | |
| 64.9 | 62.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Windows 8 | Android 4.0 |
| 2012-08-29 | 2012-10-09 |
| 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.47 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 31.32 ounces | 20.64 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| -- | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 11.6 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 190 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 6.48 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 13.3 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 6.05 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G) and EV-DO A |
| 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung ATIV Tab 7 is a bit better than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, getting a 64.9 score against 62.7. The Samsung ATIV Tab 7 counts with Windows 8 operating system, while Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 comes with Android 4.0 operating system. Samsung ATIV Tab 7 is a noticeably heavier and somewhat thicker tablet than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 7 features a bit more vivid display than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has more pixels per display inch, a way better resolution of 1080 x 1920 and a bit larger screen. The Samsung ATIV Tab 7 features much more storage to store more games and applications than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 256 GB internal storage capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a lot better processing power than Samsung ATIV Tab 7, because although it has a weaker GPU running at 400 megahertz and a smaller amount of RAM, it also counts with 2 more CPU cores. The Samsung ATIV Tab 7 captures much clearer pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a lot more megapixels back facing camera.
The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a much better battery life than Samsung ATIV Tab 7.
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