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| Global Score | |
| 60.4 | 69.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | Windows 8 |
| 2016-04-01 | 2012-08-29 |
| 7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 inches | 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.39 inches |
| 9.98 ounces | 26.46 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Blue |
| $ 150.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 135 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A7, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Mali-T720 GPU | Intel SGX545 Graphics GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 6.06 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.71 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 2.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4080mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 144 hours standby time |
| 5.92 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is better than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), getting a global score of 69.2 against 60.4. Despite being the best tablet in our current comparison, it must be told that it's also a noticeably older, somewhat thicker and incredibly heavier tablet. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with Windows 8 operating system, while Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) works with Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has just a bit better processing power than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has less CPU cores , it also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 features a bit better display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has a much lower screen pixels density, it also counts with a little bit higher 768 x 1366px resolution and a much bigger display.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has a lot bigger memory capacity to install games and applications than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory. The Galaxy Tab A (2016) shoots clearer pictures and videos than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, although it has a lot less megapixels resolution back camera.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has a bit superior battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), because it has a 4080mAh battery capacity against 4000mAh.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), but it's still a great choice, as you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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