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Samsung Galaxy Tab
P1000Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
LTE 8GB VerizonI915
| Global Score | |
| 58.6 | 61.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 2.3.3, 2.2 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2010-09-02 | 2012-02-26 |
| 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 13.40 ounces | 20.74 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 130.00 | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | Super PLS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Single-Core 1000 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.38 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 720 x 480 (30 fps) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.16 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA |
| SIM | -- |
| 4.1 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 624 hours standby time |
| 5.92 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is just a bit better than the Galaxy Tab, with a overall score of 61.4 against 58.6. Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a lot heavier than Galaxy Tab, it's thinner and also newer. Both devices we are comparing come with Android OS (Operating System), but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has newer 4.1 version while Galaxy Tab has Android 2.3.3 version.
The Galaxy Tab has just a bit better looking display than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a way lower resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels and a really smaller display, it also counts with a little bit better display pixels density. The Samsung Galaxy Tab features more storage capacity for apps and games than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 24 GB more internal memory.
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) counts with a bit better performance than Galaxy Tab, because it has more 1 gigahertz CPU cores and more RAM. Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) counts with a superior battery performance than Galaxy Tab, because it has a 75 percent greater battery capacity. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has a little bit better camera than Galaxy Tab, and although they both have a back-facing camera with a 3 MP resolution, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) also has a much better video resolution.
Although Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Tab, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy Galaxy Tab, and give up some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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