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| Global Score | |
| 61.7 | 58.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Android 4.0, 3.2 |
| 2012-08-15 | 2011-08-28 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 12.20 ounces | 16.05 ounces |
| $ 130.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | -- |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | -- |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.1 | 7.92 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.06 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 192 hours standby time | -- |
| 5.92 | 7.6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has a global score of 61.7, which is a bit better than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE's score of 58.8. Although the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE is thicker than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, it's way lighter and also newer. Both devices we compare here include Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has the newer 4.1 version and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has Android 4.0, so it provides the user a couple nice extra features.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE features a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and although they both have the same count of pixels in each display inch, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE also has a better resolution of 800 x 1280 and a larger screen. Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with a better storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because although it has only 8 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD memory slot that holds a maximum of 64 GB.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE features a little better hardware performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE also has a graphics processing unit. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has a much longer battery duration than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a 6100mAh battery size.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE features a superior camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same 1280x720 video definition, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE also has a more MP camera.
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