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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
| Global Score | |
| 60.7 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.1, 4.0.3 | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2012-02-13 | 2015-05-02 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 12.13 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| $ 150.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 3.5 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is slightly better than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), having a global score of 62.8 against 60.7. These tablets work with Android OS, but the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has newer 7.1 Nougat version and Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has Android 4.1 version, so it counts with some nice extra features. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 design is notably newer, just a little lighter and incredibly thinner than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0).
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 counts with a bit faster processor than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has 2 more CPU cores and a higher amount of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) counts with a sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has a little smaller screen and a bit lower 600 x 1024px resolution, it also counts with a bit better count of pixels per inch of display.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) counts with a slightly better storage to install applications and games than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has an external memory slot that admits up to 32 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with more internal memory capacity. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 features just a little bit longer battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a 4200mAh battery capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features a slightly better camera than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, although it has a worse video resolution and a way less MP resolution camera.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 costs a bit more money than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), but you can get a better tablet for that few extra dollars.
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