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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 63 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 3.0 | Android 4.4.2, 4.1 |
| 2011-03-22 | 2013-01-07 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 10.30 x 7.00 x 0.35 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 20.80 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 605.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 170 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Samsung Exynos chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Quad-Core 1400 MHz processor |
| -- | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.28 |
| 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 | 5.00 MP + 1.90 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.9 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 720 hours standby time |
| 7.52 | 1.36 |
| 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
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE has an overall score of 63, which is a bit better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 overall score. Both devices in this comparison review have Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE has a more recent 4.4.2 version while Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 version. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE is a newer tablet than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, although it is a bit thicker and incredibly heavier.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE counts with a better performing CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a larger number of faster cores. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a little more vivid screen than Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE, because although it has a quite smaller screen, and they both have an equal 800 x 1280 resolution, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 also counts with a just a little greater display density.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE shoots a little bit better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same (HD) video definition, the Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE also has a lot more megapixels camera in the back. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a way bigger memory for games and applications than Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal memory.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a really longer battery life than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE.
Although Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE is a better device, it costs a lot more than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy Tab 8.9. If you want to save some dollars, you can get Galaxy Tab 8.9, giving up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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