Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T)
Also known as Samsung I497, Samsung SGH-I497, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (T-Mobile)
Amazon Kindle Fire HD
Also known as Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7
Market Status: Released
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Tablet | Tablet | |
| Phone functionality | Yes | ||
| OS | Android (4.0) TouchWiz / L!ve Panel UX UI | Android (4.0) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 10.1 x 6.9 x 0.38 inches (257 x 175 x 10 mm) | 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches (193 x 137 x 10.3 mm) | |
| Weight | 20.7 oz (587 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 13.9 oz (395 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Colors | Black |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 10.1 inches | 7.0 inches | |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 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 ppi | 216 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 LCD | IPS LCD | |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor | Light sensor, Scratch-resistant glass |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand-by time | 26.0 days (624 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | ||
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | ||
| Type | Li - Ion | ||
| Not user replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 | TI OMAP4460 | |
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, 1500 MHz, Krait | Dual core, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 225 | PowerVR SGX540 @ 384 MHz | |
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 (Dual-channel, 500 MHz) / LPDDR2 | 1024 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / DDR2 / 16384 MB ROM | |
| Built-in storage | 16 GB | 12.6 GB | |
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 3 megapixels | ||
| Features | Auto focus, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes | ||
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | ||
| Features | Video calling | Video calling | |
| Front-facing camera | 0.3 megapixels VGA | 1.3 megapixels |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | ||
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | |
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, AMR, OGG, MIDI | MP3, AAC, WAV, MP4, OGG, MIDI | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, WMV, 3GP, Flash Video, MKV | ||
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | ||
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5 | |
| Built-in online services support | YouTube (upload), Picasa |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | ||
| UMTS | 850, 1900, 2100 MHz | ||
| LTE | 700 MHz Class 17, 1700/2100 MHz | ||
| Data | LTE, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | ||
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 | Wi-Fi positioning | |
| Navigation | Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries | ||
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator | Calendar, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF, Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI and PRC ) | |
| Messaging | Predictive text input | ||
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | Yes | ||
| Instant Messaging | Google Talk |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | Yes | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b, g, n, n 5GHz | 802.11 b, g, n, n 5GHz | |
| Dual antennas, MIMO | |||
| Mobile hotspot | Yes | ||
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | Proprietary | microUSB | |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB Host | ||
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI (Type D) | ||
| Charging connector | Proprietary | microUSB | |
| Other | Computer sync, OTA sync | Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Flight mode, Speakerphone | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope | |
| Other | Voice 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 | 07 Aug 2012 | ||
| FCC ID value: A3LSGHI497 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. | |||
| Body | 1.09 W/kg | ||
| Product Specific Use | 1.09 W/kg | ||
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.55 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 28 Sep 2012 | 06 Sep 2012 |
| Shopping information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty period | 12 Months | ||
| Accessories | USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide | ||
| MSRP price | |||
| $ 199 |
