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| Global Score | |
| 58.8 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Android 3.0 |
| 2011-08-28 | 2011-03-22 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 16.05 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.92 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 4.4 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 6.3 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.6 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE is a little bit better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a 58.8 score against 58.1. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE body has the same thickness than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it's a bit heavier. Both tablets in our current comparison come with Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has a more recent 4.0 version and Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 version, so it counts with a couple additional features.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE features a bit better CPU than Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both have 2 CPU cores. Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a display that is just as good as Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE's screen, both have the same resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, a display with the same size and a higher amount of pixels per inch in the display.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a camera that's very similar to the camera in Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, both have a same resolution camera in the back, the same video frame rates and the same (HD) video quality. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 features much more memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has more internal memory capacity.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE features a bit better battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 6100mAh of battery capacity instead of 6000mAh.
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