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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 65.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Asus |
| Android 3.0 | -- |
| 2011-03-22 | 2016-08-31 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 9.47 x 6.44 x 0.28 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 15.17 ounces |
| -- | Gray and Silver |
| -- | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| -- | MediaTek MT8176 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A72 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Hexa-Core 2100 MHz) processor |
| -- | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR GX6250 GPU |
| 7.47 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 10.02 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 5900mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 7.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.2, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M is better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a global score of 65.2 against 58.1. Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M is a newer portable tablet, and it's also somewhat thinner and a bit lighter than Galaxy Tab 8.9. Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M features a lot better processing power than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 4 more cores.
The Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M features just a bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has much more pixels per display inch, a much better 1536 x 2048 resolution and a little bit larger display. Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M counts with a very superior storage for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have equal 64 GB internal memory capacity, the Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M also has an external memory card slot that supports up to 128 GB.
The Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M shoots way better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot more megapixels camera and a way higher video resolution. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has just a bit better battery duration than Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity instead of 5900mAh.
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