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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
Nokia Lumia 2520
VerizonRX-114
| Global Score | |
| 60.7 | 68.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Nokia |
| Android 4.1, 4.0.3 | Windows RT 8.1 |
| 2012-02-13 | 2013-10-22 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 10.51 x 6.61 x 0.35 inches |
| 12.13 ounces | 21.69 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue, Red and White |
| $ 150.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 218 pixels per inch |
| -- | 665 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 7.65 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 7.12 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 6.70 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.90 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.29 inches (1/3.4") sensor |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 8.25 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 3.5 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 8000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 600 hours standby time |
| 5.92 | 8.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Lumia 2520 has a general score of 68.6, which is better than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)'s 60.7 overall score. Lumia 2520 counts with Windows RT 8.1 OS, and Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) comes with Android 4.1 OS. Although Lumia 2520 is heavier than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), it's somewhat thinner and also newer. The Lumia 2520 has a much better performing CPU than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has an additional graphics processor, a greater number of cores (and faster) and a higher amount of RAM.
The Lumia 2520 has a much better looking display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a greater pixel quantity in each screen inch, a way higher 1080 x 1920px resolution and a way larger display. The Nokia Lumia 2520 captures much better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a much better 1920x1080 video definition and a lot higher 6.7 megapixels resolution back camera.
Lumia 2520's memory capacity for applications and games is just as good as Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)'s one, they have equal 32 GB internal storage and an external SD slot that allows a maximum of 32 GB. Lumia 2520 features a really longer battery life than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has an 8000mAh battery size.
The Nokia Lumia 2520 costs a little more money than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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