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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
LTE 8GB VerizonI915
| Global Score | |
| 61.4 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Android 3.0 |
| 2012-02-26 | 2011-03-22 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 20.74 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 420.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | TFT |
| 149 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | -- |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.65 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.06 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 6.1 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 624 hours standby time | -- |
| 8.32 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a little bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, getting a global score of 61.4 against 58.1. Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)'s construction is newer, but somewhat thicker and much heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both of these tablets come with Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has a more recent 4.1 version and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) counts with a little faster processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both have the same number of cores. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a better display than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a bit smaller display, and they both have an equal 800 x 1280px resolution, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 also counts with a just a bit better screen pixel density.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a lot bigger storage capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) takes much better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. They have the same video frame rates, the same 1280x720 (HD) video quality and a camera in the back with a 3 megapixels resolution.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) counts with greater battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a 17 percent bigger battery size.
Although Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a better device, it costs a lot more than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Galaxy Tab 8.9. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), else you can save a couple dollars and buy the Galaxy Tab 8.9, giving up some specifications.
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