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| Global Score | |
| 78.5 | 68.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.2.2 |
| 2014-01-06 | 2013-06-03 |
| 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches | 8.26 x 4.87 x 0.29 inches |
| 26.10 ounces | 11.25 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 229.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.2 inches | 8 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 247 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Samsung Exynos 4 Dual chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP4 (Quad-Core 266 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.46 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 7.7 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 9500mAh Battery | 4450mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 42 hours talk time |
| 9.92 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is better than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, getting a general score of 78.5 against 68.7. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2's body is just a little thicker and way heavier than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch. These tablets include Android operating system, but Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a more recent 4.4 version while Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch has Android 4.2.2.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a little faster processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because although it has a slower graphics co-processor, it also counts with a larger amount of RAM and a larger number of cores (and they are faster). The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because it has more pixels per inch in the display, a way larger display and a way better 1600 x 2560 resolution.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a much better memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, and although they both have a slot for external memory cards that allows up to 64 GB, the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 also has more internal storage capacity. Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a very superior battery performance than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because it has a 9500mAh battery size.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a superior camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because it has a camera in the back with a lot higher resolution and a way higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition.
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 costs a little more than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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