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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
LTE 8GB VerizonI915
| Global Score | |
| 61.4 | 58.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Android 4.0, 3.2 |
| 2012-02-26 | 2011-08-28 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 20.74 ounces | 16.05 ounces |
| $ 420.00 | -- |
| 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 1500 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | -- |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.65 | 7.92 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.06 | 4.4 |
| 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 | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 624 hours standby time | -- |
| 8.32 | 7.6 |
| 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
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is slightly better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, having a 61.4 score against 58.8. Both tablets in this comparison have Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has a newer 4.1 version and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has Android 4.0, counting with some extra features. Even being the best portable tablet we compare here, we must tell that it is also a incredibly heavier and thicker portable tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE features a little bit better processing power than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1). Both have the same number of cores. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE counts with a much better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a little bit smaller screen, and they both have the same resolution of 800 x 1280, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE also counts with a bit greater screen pixel density.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has more memory capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because although it has just 8 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD card slot that admits up to 64 GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) takes much better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. They have a same resolution back camera, the same video frame rate and the same 1280x720 (HD) video definition.
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has just a little better battery duration than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a 7000mAh battery size.
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