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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
16 GBSM-T705
| Global Score | |
| 76.9 | 73.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2014-01-06 | 2014-06-12 |
| 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches | 8.38 x 4.94 x 0.26 inches |
| 26.10 ounces | 10.51 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| $ 350.00 | $ 166.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.2 inches | 8.4 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1600 x 2560 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 247 pixels per inch | 359 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Exynos 5 Octa 5420 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz + Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (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 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.7 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 9500mAh Battery | 4900mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 29 hours talk time |
| 9.92 | 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
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is just a bit better than the Galaxy Tab S 8.4, having a 76.9 score against 73.3. Even being the best in our current comparison, it must be noted that it's also somewhat thicker and notably heavier. Both of these devices include Android operating system, but Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has the previous 4.4 version and Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has Android 4.4.2 version.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 counts with a bit sharper display than Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, because although it has a much smaller display, and they both have the same 2560 x 1600 resolution, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 also counts with more pixels per screen inch. The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a bit better hardware performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because although it has a lower number of cores (although faster), and they both have the same RAM amount, the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 also counts with an additional graphics processor.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a bit better camera than Galaxy Tab S 8.4, and although they both have the same resolution back camera and the same (Full HD) video quality, the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 also has faster 60 fps video frame rate. Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a better storage capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because although it has a SD card slot that holds a maximum of 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with 32 GB internal storage.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a way better battery duration than Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because it has 9500mAh of battery capacity against 4900mAh.
Although Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, and give up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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