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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
LTE 8GB VerizonI915
Google Nexus 7
32 GB| Global Score | |
| 61.4 | 59.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Android 5.1, 5.0, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.1 |
| 2012-02-26 | 2012-06-27 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 inches |
| 20.74 ounces | 11.99 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 420.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 7.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB (1333 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | ULP GeForce (416 MHz) GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.06 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 1.20 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.27 | 0.55 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 6.1 | 4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4325mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 624 hours standby time | 300 hours standby time |
| 8.32 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has a score of 61.4, which is a bit better than Google Nexus 7's 59.3 overall score. Even though Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) and Google Nexus 7 were released with only a couple months difference, Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)'s body is just a little bit thinner but also incredibly heavier. Both of these devices come with Android operating system, but Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has 4.1 version and Google Nexus 7 has Android 5.1 version.
Google Nexus 7 counts with a superior processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), and although they both have the same RAM memory amount, the Google Nexus 7 also has more cores and a graphics co-processor. The Google Nexus 7 features a much better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a really smaller screen, and they both have the same exact 800 x 1280px resolution, the Google Nexus 7 also counts with more pixels per inch in the screen.
Google Nexus 7 features a bigger memory capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 24 GB more internal memory. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) features a very superior battery life than Google Nexus 7, because it has 7000mAh of battery capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) counts with a way better camera than Google Nexus 7.
Although Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Google Nexus 7, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Nexus 7. If you prefer to save some money, you can get the Google Nexus 7, letting go a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your money.
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