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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 78.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 3.0 | Android 4.4 |
| 2011-03-22 | 2014-01-06 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 26.10 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 12.2 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| TFT | Super Clear LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 247 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| -- | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 7.7 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.9 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 9500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 9.92 |
| 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
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a score of 78.5, which is a lot better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9's score of 58.1. Both tablets we are comparing include Android OS (Operating System), but Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a newer 4.4 version while Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 version. Even though the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is notably heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, it's a little thinner and also much newer.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a much better performing CPU than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a larger number of cores and an additional graphics processor. Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a better looking display than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a higher screen density, a way bigger screen and a much better resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a very superior memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal memory, the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 also has a slot for an SD memory card that holds a maximum of 64 GB.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a superior battery life than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a 9500mAh battery size. The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 shoots greater videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution and a much more megapixels camera.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is not only the best devices of the ones in this comparison, but it's also cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.
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