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| Global Score | |
| 56.2 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Toshiba | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 | Android 4.0.4, 3.0 |
| -- | 2011-03-22 |
| 8.39 x 5.35 x 0.42 inches | 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches |
| 15.87 ounces | 19.93 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Plastic | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 235.00 | $ 410.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 189 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.5 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3740 chipset | -- |
| Silvermont (Quad-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM | -- |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.64 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a little bit better than the Toshiba Encore, with a 58.1 score against 56.2. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 design is way heavier but thinner than the Toshiba Encore. Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes with Android 4.0.4 OS, while Toshiba Encore has Windows 8.1 OS. The Toshiba Encore has a better performing CPU than Galaxy Tab 10.1, because it has 2 more cpu cores.
The Toshiba Encore has a little sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, because although it has a way smaller display, and they both have the same resolution of 800 x 1280, the Toshiba Encore also counts with a higher screen pixels density. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1's storage capacity to install games and applications is very similar to Toshiba Encore's one, and although the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has no slot for external memory cards, they both have the same internal storage capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has a bit better camera than Toshiba Encore, although it has a camera with a lot lower 3 MP resolution. Galaxy Tab 10.1 has a really longer battery lifetime than Toshiba Encore.
Although Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Toshiba Encore, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Toshiba Encore. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy Toshiba Encore, giving up a couple features, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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