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| Global Score | |
| 62.7 | 61.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.0 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2012-10-09 | 2012-08-15 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 20.64 ounces | 12.20 ounces |
| $ 420.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 8 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 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and EV-DO A | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 192 hours standby time |
| 8.32 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a bit better than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, having a overall score of 62.7 against 61.7. Even though the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE were only released 2 months apart, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 construction is a little thinner but also heavier than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. Both devices in our current comparison work with Android OS (operating system), but Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has older 4.0 version while Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has Android 4.1 version.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with just a bit better looking display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has a way smaller screen and a way worse 600 x 1024 resolution, it also counts with a little better pixels amount per inch of display. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a bit better CPU than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. Both have 2 processing cores, the same RAM memory amount and a 400 megahertz graphics co-processor.
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE feature quite similar memory capacity for games and applications, both of them have equal internal storage capacity and an external memory slot that admits a maximum of 64 GB. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE captures better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a more megapixels camera in the back.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with a superior battery life than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a 7000mAh battery capacity against 4000mAh.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and give up some specs and features, but you will get the most out of your money.
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