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| Global Score | |
| 55.7 | 62.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 4.0.3, 3.2 | Android 4.0 |
| 2011-04-26 | 2012-10-09 |
| 7.09 x 6.22 x 0.55 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 13.12 ounces | 20.64 ounces |
| $ 200.00 | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1024 x 480 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 206 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 4 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 3.82 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.94 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G) and EV-DO A |
| SIM | -- |
| 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3080mAh Li-Ion Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.04 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a general score of 62.7, which is better than Sony Tablet P's score of 55.7. These tablets work with Android OS, but Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has older 4.0 version and Sony Tablet P has Android 4.0.3 version. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a newer and incredibly thinner tablet than the Sony Tablet P, although it's also way heavier.
The Sony Tablet P has a little more vivid display than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has a really smaller screen and a way worse resolution of 480 x 1024px, it also counts with a better amount of pixels per inch of screen. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with a much greater storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Sony Tablet P, because it has a SD memory slot that admits up to 64 GB and 8 GB internal memory capacity.
The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a bit better processing unit than Sony Tablet P, and although they both have the same RAM memory amount and the same number of cores, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 also has an extra graphics co-processor. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 features a very superior battery duration than Sony Tablet P, because it has a 7000mAh battery capacity.
Sony Tablet P features a slightly better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a way better resolution camera.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Sony Tablet P, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Sony Tablet P. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Sony Tablet P, giving up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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