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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 68.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 3.0 | Android 4.2.2 |
| 2011-03-22 | 2013-06-03 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 8.26 x 4.87 x 0.29 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 11.25 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | $ 229.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | Super Clear LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Samsung Exynos 4 Dual chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| -- | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP4 (Quad-Core 266 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.9 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4450mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 42 hours talk time |
| 7.52 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch has a general score of 68.7, which is much better than Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 score. These tablets have Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch has 4.2.2 version and Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 version, so it provides a lot of extra features and performance tweaks. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch body is a lot newer, somewhat thinner and way lighter than Galaxy Tab 8.9.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch counts with a quite better performance than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch also has a GPU. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a bit better display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because although it has a bit less pixels per screen inch, and they both have exactly the same 800 x 1280 resolution, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 also counts with a bit bigger screen.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a slightly bigger memory for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage capacity. The Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch shoots greater videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same (HD) video resolution and the same video frame rate, the Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch also has a back camera with a lot better 5 mega pixels resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has improved battery life than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because it has a 35% greater battery capacity.
The Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch is not only the best tablets in our comparison, but it's also a bit cheaper, making buying this tablet a simple decision.
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