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Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 T-Mobile vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)

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Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 T-Mobile Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-T859 PA Rating - 8
Posted: 13 Sep 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Discontinued

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) LTE PA Rating - 6.5
Posted: 26 Feb 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available as Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) LTE (since 19 Dec 2012)

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Design
Device typeTabletTablet 
Phone functionality Yes 
OSAndroid (3.0)Android (4.1, 4.0) TouchWiz / L!ve Panel UX UI 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches (256.2 x 172.9 x 8.6 mm)10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches (256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7 mm) 
Weight20.99 oz (595 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		20.74 oz (588 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Display
Physical size10.1 inches10.1 inches 
Resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

149 ppi149 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTSuper PLS LCD 
Colors16 777 216  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)Light sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Capacity6800 mAh7000 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Not user replaceableYesYes 
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Dual core, 1000 MHzDual core, 1000 MHz 
Graphics processorYesYes 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

 1024 MB RAM 
Built-in storage16 GB32 GB 
Storage expansion microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3 megapixels3 megapixels 
FlashLED  
FeaturesAuto focusGeo tagging 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (29 fps)1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) 
FeaturesVideo callingVideo calling 
Front-facing camera2 megapixels0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
Features Album art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, OGG, MIDIMP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, AMR, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviDMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, WMV, 3GP, Flash Video, MKV 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, Flash, RSSHTML, HTML5, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebookYouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz  
UMTS850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSPA (unspecified), HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS 
Global RoamingYes  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

A-GPSA-GPS, Glonass 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
Phonebook Unlimited entries 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingPredictive text inputPredictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR3.0 
Wi-Fi802.11 a, b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
Wi-Fi Direct Yes 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectorProprietaryProprietary 
Features Mass storage device, USB Host 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectorProprietaryProprietary 
OtherDLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsFlight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneFlight mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Compass 
OtherVoice recordingVoice commands, Voice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

12 Sep 2011  
FCC ID value: A3LSGHT859 link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Body1.18 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced 26 Feb 2012 

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