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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0
3G OnlySM-T331
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
16GB LTEN5120
| Global Score | |
| 66.2 | 69.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2, 4.1.2 |
| 2014-04-01 | 2013-02-24 |
| 8.27 x 4.88 x 0.31 inches | 8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 inches |
| 11.11 ounces | 11.92 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| $ 122.00 | $ 285.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 189 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.4 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset | Samsung Exynos 4 Quad (Exynos 4412) chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP4 (Quad-Core 266 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 16 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 |
| 6.16 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4450mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4600mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 6.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Note 8.0 has a global score of 69.2, which is a bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0's general score of 66.2. The Galaxy Note 8.0 is a just a little bit heavier tablet device than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, but they have the same thickness. Both of these tablets include the same Android 4.4.2 operating system, so they should provide the same operating system features.
The Galaxy Note 8.0 features a little faster processor than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, and although they both have a Quad-Core processor, the Galaxy Note 8.0 also has a faster graphics processor and more RAM memory. Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 features a bit sharper screen than Galaxy Note 8.0. Both of them have the same amount of pixels in each inch of screen, exactly the same 1280 x 800 resolution and a display with the same size.
Galaxy Note 8.0 counts with a bit better camera than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, and although they both have the same video definition and the same 30 frames per second video frame rate, the Galaxy Note 8.0 also has a lot higher resolution back-facing camera. The Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and the Galaxy Note 8.0 feature similar memory capacity for applications and games, they have an external memory card slot that admits up to 64 GB and exactly the same 16 GB internal storage capacity.
Galaxy Note 8.0 counts with a bit better battery duration than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because it has a 3 percent larger battery capacity.
Although Galaxy Note 8.0 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy the Galaxy Note 8.0, but if you don't you can save some money and get the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, giving up a couple specs and features.
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