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| Global Score | |
| 63 | 61.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.1 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-15 |
| 10.30 x 7.00 x 0.35 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 20.80 ounces | 12.20 ounces |
| $ 605.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| -- | Super PLS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1400 MHz processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 16 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 |
| 6.16 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.90 MP | 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| SIM | -- |
| 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 720 hours standby time | 192 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE has a score of 63, which is slightly better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE's overall score of 61.7. Both tablets in this review include Android OS, but Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE has a more recent 4.4.2 version and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has Android 4.1 version, so it offers lots of additional features and a performance increase. Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE's construction is somewhat thinner but extremely heavier than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and both were released with only 5 months difference.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE has a bit more powerful CPU than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, it also counts with more RAM and a higher number of cores. Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE features a little sharper display than Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE, because although it has a way lower resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels and a lot smaller display, it also counts with a just a little more pixels per display inch.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE shoots a little bit better photos and videos than Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE, although it has a worse 1280x720 video quality and a lot less mega pixels resolution back-facing camera. Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE counts with a much better memory capacity for apps and games than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and although they both have an external memory card slot that allows up to 64 GB, the Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE also has 16 GB internal memory.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has a really longer battery lifetime than Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE.
Although Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE is a better device, it is way more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. So if you need that extra features, you can buy the Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE, but if you don't you can save some money and buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, giving up some specs and features.
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