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| Global Score | |
| 78.5 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2014-01-06 | 2015-05-02 |
| 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 26.10 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 249.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.2 inches | 8 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | TFT |
| 247 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.46 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 7.7 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| SIM | -- |
| 6.9 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 9500mAh Battery | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 9.92 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is way better than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, getting a global score of 78.5 against 62.8. These devices use Android OS, but the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has older 4.4 version and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has Android 7.1 Nougat version. Even being the best in this comparison, we must note that it's also older, a little bit thicker and extremely heavier.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a greater processing power than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a Quad-Core CPU, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 also has a larger amount of RAM and an extra graphics co-processor. Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a much better looking display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a way greater pixels density, a lot higher 1600 x 2560 resolution and a way bigger screen.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 shoots a lot better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a way higher video resolution and a camera in the back with a lot better resolution. Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a much better memory capacity for applications and games than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has a SD card slot that supports 64 GB smaller, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory capacity.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a very superior battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has 9500mAh of battery capacity.
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is way more expensive than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, but you can get a much better tablet for that few extra dollars.
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