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Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) vs Apple iPad 2

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Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung P3100 PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 9.1

Posted: 13 Feb 2012
Market Status: Released

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PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 9.5

Posted: 02 Mar 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 11 Mar 2011)

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Design
Device typeTabletTablet 
Phone functionalityYes  
OSAndroid (4.1, 4.0.3) TouchWiz / L!ve Panel UX UIiOS (6.1, 6, 5.1, 5, 4.x) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches (193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm)9.50 x 7.31 x 0.34 inches (241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm) 
Weight12.13 oz (344 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		21.62 oz (613 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Side Keys Right: Volume control, Other 
Colors Black, White 
Display
Physical size7.0 inches9.7 inches 
Resolution1024 x 600 pixels1024 x 768 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.

170 ppi132 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.

Super PLS LCDIPS LCD 
Colors16 777 216  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor 
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh6944 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Polymer 
Not user replaceableYesYes 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

 Apple A5 
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, ARM Cortex-A9 
Graphics processorYesPowerVR SGX543MP2 
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 RAM512 MB RAM / DDR2 
Built-in storage32 GB64 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB  
Camera
Camera3 megapixels0.7 megapixels 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

 F2.4 
FeaturesSmile detection, Exposure compensation, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Effects  
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) 
Features Video calling 
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGA0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Genre, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDIMP3, AAC, M4A (Apple lossless) 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, WMV, AVI, 3GP, Flash VideoMPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV 
SpeakersEarpiece, Stereo speakers  
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, HTML5, FlashHTML, HTML5 
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), PicasaYouTube (upload) 
Technology
GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, UMTSHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Micro SIM Yes 
Global RoamingYesYes 
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-GPS, GlonassA-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID  
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF) 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputPredictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeYes 
Instant MessagingGoogle Talk, ChatONYes 
Games Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.02.1, EDR 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 a, b, g, n 
Wi-Fi DirectYes  
USBUSB 2.0Yes 
ConnectorProprietaryProprietary 
FeaturesMass storage device  
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMI Yes 
Charging connectorProprietaryProprietary 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncTV-Out, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneSilent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice 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

13 Mar 201202 Mar 2011 
FCC ID value: A3LGTP3100 linkFCC ID value: BCGA1396 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.

   
Head1.15 W/kg  
Body1.11 W/kg1.19 W/kg 
Measured in 1900 MHz 
Simultaneous Transmission1.23 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced13 Feb 201202 Mar 2011 

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