Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 75.8 | 62.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.3 | Android 4.0 |
| 2013-09-04 | 2012-10-09 |
| 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 19.29 ounces | 20.64 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| $ 610.00 | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 299 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.56 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.49 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G) and EV-DO A |
| Micro SIM | -- |
| 7.1 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 43 hours talk time | -- |
| 9.12 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a score of 75.8, which is a lot better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1's 62.7 general score. Both devices we compare here have Android OS (Operating System), but the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has newer 4.4.2 version while Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has Android 4.0 version. Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014)'s design is newer, a little bit lighter and somewhat thinner than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a better performing processing unit than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a higher amount of RAM memory, a much better 450 MHz graphics processing unit and 2 more processing cores. The Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a much more vibrant display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and although they both have a screen of the same size, the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) also has a much higher 1600 x 2560 resolution and a much higher display pixel density.
Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) counts with a lot bigger storage to install games and applications than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and although they both have a SD memory card expansion slot that supports up to 64 GB, the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) also has 32 GB internal memory capacity. The Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) counts with just a bit better battery life than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has 8220mAh of battery capacity.
Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) captures better videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a way more mega pixels camera in the back.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) is way more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, but you can get a much better tablet for that few more dollars.
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