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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T)
SGH-I497Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
| Global Score | |
| 65 | 60.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Android 4.1, 4.0.3 |
| 2012-09-28 | 2012-02-13 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 20.70 ounces | 12.13 ounces |
| $ 250.00 | $ 150.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | -- |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.37 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 7.12 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS |
| SIM | -- |
| 6.4 | 3.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 624 hours standby time | -- |
| 8.32 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) is just a bit better than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), with a 65 score against 60.7. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T)'s body is just a bit thinner but way heavier than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and they were released only a couple months apart. These devices use the same Android 4.1 operating system, so you shouldn't perceive any difference regarding operating system features.
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) counts with a little better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and although they both have a 1 GB RAM memory and 2 CPU cores, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) also has a graphics processor. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), because although it has a lot smaller display and a much lower resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, it also counts with a bit greater display pixels density.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has a much better camera than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T). Both have the same video frame rate, the same 1280x720 video definition and a back facing camera with a 3 mega-pixels. Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) counts with a very superior memory to install games and applications than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), and although they both have a SD extension slot that holds up to 32 GB, the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) also has 32 GB internal memory.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) has a really longer battery life than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has 7000mAh of battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), giving up some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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