Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 58.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Asus |
| Android 3.0 | Android 4.4, 4.2.2 |
| 2011-03-22 | -- |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 6.49 x 3.50 x 0.41 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 7.41 ounces |
| -- | White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | Super IPS+ LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 367 pixels per inch |
| -- | 380 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Atom Z2580 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Clover Trail+ (Dual-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| -- | 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR SGX 544 MP2 GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 3.9 | 4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 490 hours standby time 23 hours talk time |
| 7.52 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Asus Fonepad Note 6 is slightly better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a 58.7 score against 58.1. The Asus Fonepad Note 6 design is noticeably lighter but somewhat thicker than Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both tablets in this comparison work with Android operating system, but the Asus Fonepad Note 6 has a newer 4.4 version and Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 version.
The Asus Fonepad Note 6 features a superior processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. They have the same number of cores. The Asus Fonepad Note 6 features an incredibly better display than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a way smaller screen, it also counts with a much greater pixels amount per inch in the display and a lot higher 1920 x 1080px resolution.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a much greater memory capacity for games and applications than Asus Fonepad Note 6, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage capacity. Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a way better battery lifetime than Asus Fonepad Note 6.
Asus Fonepad Note 6 takes much clearer pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot better 8 mega pixels resolution back camera and a much better video resolution.
The Asus Fonepad Note 6 is not only the best tablets of the ones we compare here, but it's also a bit cheaper, making this tablet a simple decision.
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