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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
Google Nexus 7
32 GB| Global Score | |
| 60.7 | 59.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 4.1, 4.0.3 | Android 5.1, 5.0, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.1 |
| 2012-02-13 | 2012-06-27 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 inches |
| 12.13 ounces | 11.99 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 150.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 7 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB (1333 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | ULP GeForce (416 MHz) GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.12 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 1.20 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.27 | 0.55 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 3.5 | 4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4325mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time |
| 5.92 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has a score of 60.7, which is just a bit better than Google Nexus 7's 59.3 global score. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is a just a bit heavier tablet device than Google Nexus 7, but both of them have the same thickness. These tablets have Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has an older 4.1 version while Google Nexus 7 has Android 5.1.
The Google Nexus 7 has a more powerful CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and although they both have 1 GB of RAM memory, the Google Nexus 7 also has a graphics processor and a larger number of cores. The Google Nexus 7 counts with a bit more vivid display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and although they both have a display of the same size, the Google Nexus 7 also has a better pixels count per inch of screen and a higher 800 x 1280px resolution.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) counts with much more storage to install games and applications than Google Nexus 7, and although they both have the same 32 GB internal memory capacity, the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) also has a slot for SD memory cards that admits up to 32 GB. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features a way better camera than Google Nexus 7.
The Google Nexus 7 counts with a bit longer battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a 4325mAh battery capacity instead of 4000mAh.
Although Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is a better device, it costs more money than Google Nexus 7, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Nexus 7. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Google Nexus 7, and give up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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