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| Global Score | |
| 66 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Windows 8 | Android 3.0 |
| -- | 2011-03-22 |
| 7.40 x 12.00 x 0.39 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 27.20 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 11.6 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 190 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Intel Core i3-4020Y (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 4 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | -- |
| Intel HD graphics 4200 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.28 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 5.83 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3800mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.76 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer and Compass | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Sony Vaio Tap 11 is better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a overall score of 66 against 58.1. The Sony Vaio Tap 11 works with Windows 8 operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 works with Android 3.0 operating system. Even being the best tablet in this review, the Sony Vaio Tap 11 is a much heavier and somewhat thicker tablet than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.
The Sony Vaio Tap 11 features a more powerful processor than Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both have a Dual-Core CPU. The Sony Vaio Tap 11 features a bit sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a much better 1080 x 1920 resolution, a way larger display and a just a little better pixel density.
Sony Vaio Tap 11 shoots clearer videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a way more megapixels camera. The Sony Vaio Tap 11 has a much bigger storage capacity to install games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 128 GB internal memory. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a much better battery lifetime than Sony Vaio Tap 11, because it has a 58 percent greater battery capacity.
Although Sony Vaio Tap 11 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy Sony Vaio Tap 11, else you can save a couple dollars and buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, letting go a couple specifications.
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