Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 56.2 | 58.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Toshiba | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 | Android 4.0, 3.2 |
| -- | 2011-08-28 |
| 8.39 x 5.35 x 0.42 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 15.87 ounces | 16.05 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Plastic | -- |
| $ 235.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 189 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3740 chipset | -- |
| Silvermont (Quad-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor |
| 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM | -- |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.64 | 7.92 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.8 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 7.6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has a global score of 58.8, which is a little bit better than Toshiba Encore's overall score of 56.2. Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE is a a little bit heavier but thinner tablet device than the Toshiba Encore. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE counts with Android 4.0 operating system, and Toshiba Encore has Windows 8.1 operating system.
The Toshiba Encore has a bit better processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has more CPU cores. Toshiba Encore counts with just a bit better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because although it has a little smaller screen, and they both have the same exact 800 x 1280 resolution, the Toshiba Encore also counts with a just a little greater pixels density.
Toshiba Encore shoots better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a lot more mega pixels back-facing camera. Toshiba Encore has a lot bigger memory to store more games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has 32 GB internal memory capacity. Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE counts with a much better battery performance than Toshiba Encore.
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