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| Global Score | |
| 58.8 | 78.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Android 4.4 |
| 2011-08-28 | 2014-01-06 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches |
| 16.05 ounces | 26.10 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 12.2 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| TFT | Super Clear LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 247 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| -- | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 7.92 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 7.7 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery | 9500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.6 | 9.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has an overall score of 78.5, which is a lot better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE's global score of 58.8. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 construction is a lot newer and a bit thinner, but heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. These tablets have Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has the newer 4.4 version and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has Android 4.0 version.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a better quantity of pixels per inch of screen, a lot better resolution of 1600 x 2560px and a much larger display. Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a much bigger memory for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has 48 GB more internal storage and a slot for external memory cards that holds up to 64 GB.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a more powerful processing unit than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a greater number of cores and an additional graphics co-processor. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a very superior battery performance than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a 9500mAh battery capacity instead of 6100mAh.
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 takes much clearer pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a much higher 1920x1080 video quality and a camera with a much better resolution.
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