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Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1
3G OnlySamsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
16 GBSM-T705
| Global Score | |
| 74.2 | 73.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2014-01-06 | 2014-06-12 |
| 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.29 inches | 8.38 x 4.94 x 0.26 inches |
| 16.54 ounces | 10.51 ounces |
| White | Black and White |
| $ 285.00 | $ 166.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8.4 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1600 x 2560 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 299 pixels per inch | 359 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Exynos 5 Octa chipset | Exynos 5 Octa 5420 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz + Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz + Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| ARM Mali-T628 MP6 (600 MHz) GPU | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU |
| 9.18 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.56 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8220mAh Battery | 4900mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 29 hours talk time |
| 9.12 | 6.72 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 has a global score of 74.2, which is slightly better than the Galaxy Tab S 8.4's overall score of 73.3. Both tablets in our current comparison use Android operating system, but Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 has the previous 4.4 version while Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has Android 4.4.2 version. Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1's construction is notably heavier and thicker than the Galaxy Tab S 8.4.
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 counts with a slightly better display than Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same resolution of 2560 x 1600, the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 also counts with a just a little more pixels per inch in the screen. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 has a bit better processing power than Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because although it has less RAM, and they both have the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 also counts with a graphics processor.
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has a much better camera than Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1. They have the same video frame rate, the same (Full HD) video definition and the same resolution camera in the back. The Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 counts with a better storage for applications and games than Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because although it has a slot for an SD memory card that allows a maximum of 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with more internal memory.
Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 counts with a really longer battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because it has an 8220mAh battery size against 4900mAh.
Although Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Tab S 8.4, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Galaxy Tab S 8.4. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy the Galaxy Tab S 8.4, letting go a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your budget.
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