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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
| Global Score | |
| 58.8 | 60.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Android 4.1, 4.0.3 |
| 2011-08-28 | 2012-02-13 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 16.05 ounces | 12.13 ounces |
| -- | $ 150.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| TFT | Super PLS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.1 |
| 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 | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 7.12 |
| 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 | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS |
| SIM | -- |
| 6.3 | 3.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.6 | 5.92 |
| 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 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has a global score of 60.7, which is slightly better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE's 58.8 general score. Both devices we are comparing have Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has the newer 4.1 version and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has Android 4.0, providing you a couple nice extra features. Even though the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) and the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE were released with only a couple months difference, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) body is somewhat thicker but also a lot lighter.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has just a bit better looking display than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and although they both have the same screen pixel density, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE also has a better resolution of 800 x 1280px and a bigger screen. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has a superior memory for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a slot for an SD memory card that admits a maximum of 32 GB and 32 GB internal memory.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE counts with a bit better processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). Both have a Dual-Core CPU. Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has a really longer battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a 6100mAh battery size against 4000mAh. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) captures much better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. Both have a 3 mega pixels back facing camera, the same 1280x720 (HD) video quality and the same video frame rate.
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