Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 69.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Windows 8 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2012-08-29 |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.39 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 26.46 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Blue |
| $ 160.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 135 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 5.9 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Intel SGX545 Graphics GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.05 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| -- | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4080mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 144 hours standby time |
| 7.52 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has a general score of 69.2, which is better than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7's general score of 60.5. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with Windows 8 OS, and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 works with Android 7.1 Nougat OS. Although it's the best portable tablet we compare here, we must tell that it's also much older, extremely heavier and much thicker.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has a bit better processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has 2 less cpu cores (but faster), it also counts with more RAM memory. Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has a sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a slightly higher 768 x 1366 pixels resolution, a just a bit higher quantity of pixels per inch in the display and a larger screen.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 features a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a back camera with lot more megapixels. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 features much more storage for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with more internal memory.
The Galaxy Tab A 9.7 counts with a really longer battery life than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 costs a lot more money than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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