Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 70.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Huawei |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | -- |
| 2015-05-02 | 2016-02-21 |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 10.98 x 7.64 x 0.27 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 22.58 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Metal |
| $ 160.00 | $ 520.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 12 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1440 x 2160 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 5.9 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Intel Core M chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 3100 MHz processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.1 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.05 | 0.66 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| 3 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4430mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Huawei MateBook has an overall score of 70.7, which is better than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7's global score of 60.5. The Huawei MateBook body is newer and a little thinner than Galaxy Tab A 9.7's, although it is noticeably heavier. Huawei MateBook features a more powerful processing unit than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has an inferior number of cores , it also counts with a larger amount of RAM.
The Huawei MateBook counts with a more vivid display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has much more pixels per screen inch, a way higher 2160 x 1440 resolution and a larger screen. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has a way better camera than Huawei MateBook. Huawei MateBook counts with a very superior memory capacity to store more games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 496 GB more internal memory.
The Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has greater battery performance than Huawei MateBook, because it has a 6000mAh battery capacity instead of 4430mAh.
Although Huawei MateBook is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and give up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your money.
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