Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 75.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.4.2, 4.3 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2013-09-04 |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 19.29 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| $ 160.00 | $ 610.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| TFT | Super Clear LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 299 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 5.9 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.1 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 3 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 43 hours talk time |
| 7.52 | 9.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a general score of 75.8, which is way better than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7's overall score of 60.5. Both devices we are comparing work with Android operating system, but the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has an older 4.4.2 version and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has Android 7.1 Nougat. Although it's the best portable tablet we compare here, we must note that it's also older, heavier and just a bit thicker.
Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) features a better performing processing unit than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and although they both have a Quad-Core processor, the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) also has 1,5 GB more RAM and a graphics processor. The Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a lot better display than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a lot higher count of pixels per inch of display, a little bit bigger display and a much better 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) shoots a little bit better photographs and videos than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a lot higher (Full HD) video quality and a much more megapixels back-facing camera. Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a greater storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has a SD memory slot that allows 64 GB smaller, it also counts with 16 GB more internal storage capacity.
Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) counts with a much longer battery life than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has an 8220mAh battery size instead of 6000mAh.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) costs a lot more than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, but you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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