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| Global Score | |
| 77.4 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.3 | Android 3.0 |
| 2013-09-04 | 2011-03-22 |
| 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 19.29 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 549.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | TFT |
| 299 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | -- |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | -- |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 9.27 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.46 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| Micro SIM | SIM |
| 7.1 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 43 hours talk time | -- |
| 9.12 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a general score of 77.4, which is a lot better than Galaxy Tab 8.9's general score of 58.1. Both tablets in this comparison review come with Android OS (Operating System), but the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has the newer 4.4.2 version while Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0, so it gives lots of additional features and performance optimizations. The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) is a extremely newer and just a little bit thinner tablet than Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it is somewhat heavier.
Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a better screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a little bit bigger display, a lot better 1600 x 2560 resolution and a lot better display density. The Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a much better performing processor than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a higher number of cores and an extra graphics co-processor.
GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) takes much clearer videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a back facing camera with a lot better resolution and a lot higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution. The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) features a much better memory for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal memory capacity, the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) also has an external SD slot that supports up to 64 GB.
GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) features a much better battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 8220mAh of battery capacity.
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) costs a lot more money than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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