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Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2
AT&TSM-P907A
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
32 GBSM-T705
| Global Score | |
| 78.2 | 74.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2014-01-06 | 2014-06-12 |
| 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches | 8.38 x 4.94 x 0.26 inches |
| 26.56 ounces | 10.51 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 166.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.2 inches | 8.4 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1600 x 2560 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 247 pixels per inch | 359 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Exynos 5 Octa 5420 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz + Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.46 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.37 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 9500mAh Battery | 4900mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 29 hours talk time |
| 9.92 | 6.72 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 has a score of 78.2, which is a bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4's 74.5 general score. These tablets come with Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 has older 4.4 version and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has Android 4.4.2. Even though the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 is better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, we must note that it is also way heavier and thicker.
Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 features just a little better performance than Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because although it has a lower number of cores (although faster), and they both have 3 GB of RAM, the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 also counts with an additional graphics processing unit. The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has a bit sharper screen than Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, because although it has a lot smaller screen, and they both have the same resolution of 2560 x 1600px, the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 also counts with a higher pixel density.
Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 counts with more storage to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because although it has an external memory card slot that holds a maximum of 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with 32 GB more internal memory capacity. The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 counts with a slightly better camera than Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2. Both of them have the same 30 fps video frame rate, the same resolution back facing camera and the same video quality.
Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 features a superior battery performance than Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because it has a 9500mAh battery capacity instead of 4900mAh.
Although Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy the Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, but if you don't you can save some dollars and buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, resigning some features and specifications.
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