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| Global Score | |
| 58.6 | 63.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | HTC |
| Android 2.3.3, 2.2 | Android 3.1 |
| 2010-09-02 | 2011-08-31 |
| 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches | 9.87 x 7.00 x 0.51 inches |
| 13.40 ounces | 25.00 ounces |
| -- | Black |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 130.00 | $ 239.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1280 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 148 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ8060 chipset |
| Single-Core 1000 MHz processor | Scorpion (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 220 (266 MHz) GPU |
| 7.38 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 7.12 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 720 x 480 (30 fps) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.16 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 7300mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 900 hours standby time |
| 5.92 | 8.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The HTC Jetstream is a little bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab, having a overall score of 63.6 against 58.6. Both of these tablets include Android operating system, but HTC Jetstream has a more recent 3.1 version while Samsung Galaxy Tab has Android 2.3.3 version. The HTC Jetstream construction is newer, but just a bit thicker and much heavier than Samsung Galaxy Tab.
The HTC Jetstream features a greater processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab, because it has an extra graphics processing unit, a higher amount of RAM and a higher number of cores. HTC Jetstream has a little more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab, because although it has a little less pixels per inch in the display, it also counts with a higher resolution of 768 x 1280px and a really bigger display.
HTC Jetstream shoots better photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab, because it has a way better (Full HD) video definition and a back camera with a much higher 8 mega pixels resolution. The HTC Jetstream counts with a very superior storage capacity for apps and games than Galaxy Tab. Both have exactly the same 32 GB internal memory.
HTC Jetstream features a very superior battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab, because it has an 83 percent larger battery capacity.
Although HTC Jetstream is a better device, it is way more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy HTC Jetstream, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab, resigning a couple features and specs.
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