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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
LTE 8GB VerizonI915
| Global Score | |
| 61.4 | 60.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2012-02-26 | 2015-05-02 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches |
| 20.74 ounces | 15.84 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| $ 420.00 | $ 160.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | TFT |
| 149 pixels per inch | 132 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA | -- |
| 6.1 | 3 |
| 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 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has an overall score of 61.4, which is a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7's score of 60.5. Both tablets in our current comparison include Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has older 4.1 version and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has Android 7.1 Nougat version. Despite being the best in this comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) design is a lot older, incredibly heavier and way thicker than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7.
Galaxy Tab A 9.7 features a little bit better hardware performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because it has a higher amount of RAM memory and a higher number of faster cores. Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has a better looking display than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a just a bit higher pixels density, a quite larger screen and a slightly better resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels.
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) captures just a bit better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, although it has a worse 1280x720 video definition and a way less mega pixels resolution back-facing camera. The Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has a much bigger storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because it has 8 GB more internal memory capacity and a SD extension slot that holds up to 128 GB.
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) counts with longer battery performance than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a 17% greater battery size.
Although Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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