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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
LTE 8GB VerizonI915
| Global Score | |
| 58.8 | 61.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2011-08-28 | 2012-02-26 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 16.05 ounces | 20.74 ounces |
| -- | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | Super PLS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| -- | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.92 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA |
| SIM | -- |
| 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 624 hours standby time |
| 7.6 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is slightly better than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, with a general score of 61.4 against 58.8. Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a incredibly heavier and thicker portable tablet than the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. Both tablets in this review work with Android OS (Operating System), but the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has newer 4.1 version while Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has Android 4.0.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has a brighter screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a little smaller screen, and they both have the same resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE also counts with a just a little better screen pixel density. Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE features a bit superior processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1). Both have a Dual-Core CPU.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) features a bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because although it has 0 less internal memory, it also counts with a SD card slot that supports up to 64 GB. Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) features just a little better battery duration than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has 7000mAh of battery capacity.
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) features a better camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. Both of them have a back camera with a 3 megapixels, the same video frame rate and the same video definition.
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