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| Global Score | |
| 53.9 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 2.2 | Android 3.0 |
| 2010-09-02 | 2011-03-22 |
| 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 13.40 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 529.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 512 MB RAM | -- |
| PowerVR SGX540 (200 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.47 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 2 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 1.9 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 720 x 480 (30 fps) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.16 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| EV-DO A and CDMA | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 8.9 is a bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA, getting a score of 58.1 against 53.9. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 design is way thinner but heavier than Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA, and both of them were released with only 7 months difference. These devices use Android OS (Operating System), but Galaxy Tab 8.9 has 3.0 version while Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA has Android 2.2.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Galaxy Tab CDMA both feature very similar CPUs, because although the Galaxy Tab 8.9 has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, it also counts with 1 more 1000 megahertz cores. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a bit more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA, and although they both have a higher amount of pixels per inch in the display, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 also has a better resolution of 800 x 1280px and a bigger display.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a much greater memory to install applications and games than Galaxy Tab CDMA, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal storage. Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA shoots slightly better photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both have the same video frame rates, the same 720x480 video resolution and a back camera with a 3 mega pixels resolution.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a really longer battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA, because it has a 6000mAh battery capacity instead of 4000mAh.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 not only is the best devices of the ones we compare here, but it's also a lot cheaper.
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