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Sony Tablet S
32 GBSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
LTE 8GB VerizonI915
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| Global Score | |
| 57.5 | 61.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 3.1 | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2011-04-26 | 2012-02-26 |
| 9.50 x 6.86 x 0.40 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 21.09 ounces | 20.74 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 795.00 | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.4 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | Super PLS LCD |
| 161 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset | -- |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.65 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| SD, SDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA |
| SIM | -- |
| 2.8 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 624 hours standby time |
| 6.8 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| 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) is just a bit better than Sony Tablet S, getting a overall score of 61.4 against 57.5. Both of these devices have Android OS, but Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has 4.1 version and Sony Tablet S has Android 4.0. Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is a newer device, and it is also just a little thinner and just a bit lighter than the Sony Tablet S.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)'s processor is just as good as Sony Tablet S's processor, both have 1 GB of RAM and the same number of cores. The Sony Tablet S has just a bit better screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a little smaller display, and they both have exactly the same 800 x 1280 pixels resolution, the Sony Tablet S also counts with a just a little more pixels per inch in the screen.
The Sony Tablet S takes a bit better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), and although they both have the same video definition and the same 30 fps video frame rates, the Sony Tablet S also has a way better 5 megapixels resolution camera. The Sony Tablet S has a superior storage capacity to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a SD memory slot that admits up to 32 GB against 64 GB, it also counts with 32 GB internal storage.
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) features a much longer battery duration than Sony Tablet S, because it has 7000mAh of battery capacity.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is not only the best tablets in our current comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to others.
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