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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 69.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 3.0 | Windows 8 |
| 2011-03-22 | 2012-08-29 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.39 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 26.46 ounces |
| -- | Blue |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 135 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| -- | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel SGX545 Graphics GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.61 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4080mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 144 hours standby time |
| 7.52 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a overall score of 69.2 against 58.1. Samsung ATIV Tab 5's body is newer than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9's, but it's thicker and much heavier. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 works with Windows 8 operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 operating system.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has a better processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both have a Dual-Core processing unit. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a bit more vivid display than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because although it has a way smaller screen and a bit lower resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, it also counts with a higher pixels number per inch in the screen.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 features a superior camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a back camera with a way higher 8 MP resolution. Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with a very superior storage to install games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 128 GB internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a much better battery life than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is not only the best tablets in this comparison, but it's also the cheapest one.
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