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| Global Score | |
| 62.7 | 66.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.0 | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2012-10-09 | 2013-04-29 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches |
| 20.64 ounces | 10.72 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 420.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | TFT |
| 149 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 1,5 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 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 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 5.5 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and EV-DO A | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| -- | SIM |
| 5.5 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 408 hours standby time |
| 8.32 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has an overall score of 66.5, which is just a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1's 62.7 general score. Even though the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 were only released with a few months difference, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0's design is a little thicker but way lighter. Both tablets in our current comparison come with Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a newer 4.4.2 version while Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has Android 4.0.
The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 counts with a little bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has a lot worse resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels and a really smaller screen, it also counts with a little higher pixel density. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a bit better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 also has a greater amount of RAM and a much better graphics processing unit running at 450 megahertz.
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 counts with just a bit better camera than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. Both of them have a 3 MP resolution camera in the back. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a very superior memory capacity to store more apps and games than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and although they both have a slot for an SD memory card that admits up to 64 GB, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 also has 16 GB internal storage capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a really longer battery performance than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has 7000mAh of battery capacity.
Despite of being the best tablet in our comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is also a lot cheaper, making it a no doubt choice.
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