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| Global Score | |
| 58.8 | 64.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Windows 8 |
| 2011-08-28 | 2012-08-29 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.47 inches |
| 16.05 ounces | 31.32 ounces |
| -- | Black |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 190 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | processor |
| -- | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 7.92 | 6.48 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.61 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| SIM | -- |
| 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.6 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer |
Comparison review
Samsung ATIV Tab 7 is better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, getting a 64.9 score against 58.8. Samsung ATIV Tab 7 works with Windows 8 OS, while Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE works with Android 4.0 OS. The Samsung ATIV Tab 7 body is newer, but incredibly heavier and noticeably thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE features a way better performance than Samsung ATIV Tab 7, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processing unit, it also counts with a greater number of cores (and faster). Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE features a bit better screen than Samsung ATIV Tab 7, although it has a little less pixels per inch in the screen, a way smaller display and a way worse 800 x 1280px resolution.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 7 has a very superior storage for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has 256 GB internal storage. Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE features a much better battery performance than Samsung ATIV Tab 7. Samsung ATIV Tab 7 shoots clearer pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a way more MP camera in the back.
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