Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 57.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Asus |
| Android 3.0 | Windows 8 |
| 2011-03-22 | 2012-06-04 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 11.58 x 7.43 x 0.34 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 23.81 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | $ 280.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | Super IPS+ LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 135 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| -- | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR SGX545 (533 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.73 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a bit better than the Asus VivoTab, having a score of 58.1 against 57.5. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a noticeably lighter tablet device than the Asus VivoTab, but they are 0.34inches thick. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 OS, while Asus VivoTab counts with Windows 8 OS.
Asus VivoTab features a superior hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Asus VivoTab also has an additional GPU. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a more vivid screen than Asus VivoTab, because although it has a little bit worse 800 x 1280 resolution and a way smaller screen, it also counts with a higher display density.
Asus VivoTab captures much better videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot higher (Full HD) video resolution and a camera in the back with a way higher 8 MP resolution. The Asus VivoTab and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 count with very similar storage for apps and games, both of them have the same internal memory capacity.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a really longer battery duration than Asus VivoTab.
In addition to being the best tablet in our comparison, Galaxy Tab 8.9 is also cheaper than the Asus VivoTab, making it a very good choice.
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