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| Global Score | |
| 62.7 | 77.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.0 | Android 4.4.2, 4.3 |
| 2012-10-09 | 2013-09-04 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 20.64 ounces | 19.29 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| $ 420.00 | $ 549.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 299 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and EV-DO A | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 5.5 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 43 hours talk time |
| 8.32 | 9.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has an overall score of 77.4, which is much better than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1's 62.7 general score. The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) is a newer tablet, and it is also a bit lighter and somewhat thinner than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. Both devices in this comparison review use Android OS (operating system), but the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a more recent 4.4.2 version while Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has Android 4.0.
Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a quite superior performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a greater number of faster cores, a greater amount of RAM memory and a faster graphics processing unit working at 450 megahertz. The Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) counts with a lot better screen than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and although they both have a screen with the same size, the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) also has a lot higher screen density and a way higher 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution.
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a much greater memory capacity to store more games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and although they both have a slot for an external memory card that allows up to 64 GB, the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) also has 56 GB more internal storage.
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) features just a little bit longer battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a 17% bigger battery size. Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) features a much better camera than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a lot more mega-pixels back camera.
Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) is more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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