- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Google Nexus 7
- Apple iPad 3
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1"
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime
- MOTOROLA Xoom with WiFi + 3G
Rated 70% by by c|net (Sep, 2011)You get the same 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, the same vibrant PLS screen quality with excellent viewing angles, same Bluetooth 2.1, 802.11 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, same GPS, and same front (2-megapixel) and rear (3-megapixel) cameras.
Rated 100% by by Colby (May, 2012)3 days after X-mas, I dropped my brand new iPod 4G on a stone-tile floor (about 3-4 feet up) and it shattered (Apple replaced it free of charge :D), yet I'd still give the iPod 4G a 4.5/5 in durability.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 compared to the Apple iPad 2
“8.9
Android 3.1 Honeycomb
Rated 70% by by c|net (Sep, 2011)If you want an Android tablet that's a little easier to wrap your hands around, but not so small that it feels like an oversized smartphone, Samsung's Galaxy Tab 8.9 might be the perfect fit.
9.7”
iOS 5
Rated 100% by by Sharon (Oct, 2012)I have had hours of enjoyment with it and I have a greatgrandson who plays for hours with the free games for him to play with.
screen size
8.9"
9.7"
iPad 2 by S.-JentschPeople loved the small size of netbooks, but the keyboards and displays were often too small.
screen resolution
Galaxy Tab 8.9 by consumerIf you're interested in technical details concerning the slow loading of the first unit, the Feb 17, 2012 review by sj has discussion of slow loading in comments section.
iPad 2 by S.-Lir (Feb, 2012)On another note, I am happy that Samsung manufactures the retina display for Apple.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 1.92 MP | 2 MP |
iPad 2 by Vincent-E.-Martin--Darkbard (Mar, 2011)The front camera can also be used for (VGA) video recording of up to 30 frames per second with audio, as well as still camera pictures.
processor
iPad 2 by GabrielArg (Jun, 2011)I agree that because applications are similar and they both share the same iOS, the experience might not seem that different, but once you get your hands on it, the bigger screen, the dual core processor, larger memory and longer battery result in much much better overall experience.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 vs Apple iPad 2
cpu speed
iPad 2 by Leo-StarkSpeed: the iPad is super quick with its A5 processor, running apps like a charm and browsing the Internet sometimes faster than my laptop.
sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark
Galaxy Tab 8.9 by kris (Jan, 2012)The internet browser is very impressive and very fast, and it even has tabbed browsing like a computer.
battery life
9 hour
10 hour
Galaxy Tab 8.9 by Jerry (Apr, 2012)I am impressed with it, fast and the screen clarity is second to none, but like the title says it did die and wont charge turn on or anything.
iPad 2 by c|net (Mar, 2011)The iPad's device features, such as Bluetooth 2.1 (A2DP, EDR), Wi-Fi 802.11 n, 3G, and 10 hours of battery life, are all here, and in many cases are still the bar by which other tablets are judged.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Apple iPad 2
| Supported card formats | microSD, microSDHC | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports supported card formats | |||
| Much higher resolution front camera | 1.92 MP | vs | 0.3 MP |
| Around 6.5x higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| Supports multitasking | Yes (Android 3.1 Honeycomb) | vs | No (iOS 5) |
| Somewhat common; Run multiple apps at once | |||
| More storage capacity | 32 GB | vs | 16 GB |
| 2x more storage capacity; Holds more music, movies and photos | |||
| Supports Adobe Flash | Yes (Android 3.1 Honeycomb) | vs | No (iOS 5) |
| Somewhat common; Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash | |||
| Has an open source operating system | Yes (Android 3.1 Honeycomb) | vs | No (iOS 5) |
| Somewhat common; Allows you the freedom to use your tablet however you like | |||
| Supports voice commands | Yes (Android 3.1 Honeycomb) | vs | No (iOS 5) |
| Somewhat common; Can be operated hands free | |||
| Higher resolution rear camera | 3.15 MP | vs | 0.92 MP |
| Around 3.5x higher resolution rear camera; Can be used like a point-and-shoot camera | |||
| Marginally newer | Dec, 2011 | vs | Mar, 2011 |
| Release date 9 months later | |||
| Sharper screen | 169 ppi | vs | 131 ppi |
| Around 30% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Slightly lighter | 447 g | vs | 589 g |
| More than 20% lighter | |||
| More RAM | 1 GB | vs | 0.5 GB |
| Twice as much RAM; Better able to run big apps with lots of content | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 1280 x 800 | vs | 1024 x 768 |
| More than 30% higher resolution screen | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9
| Has a gyroscope | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation | |||
| Longer battery life | 10 hour | vs | 9 hour |
| More than 10% longer battery life; surf the web longer without having to plug in | |||
| Supports 3G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; be online anywhere that has cell coverage | |||
| Bigger screen | 9.7" | vs | 8.9" |
| Around 10% bigger screen | |||
| Slightly faster sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark | 1,808 ms | vs | 2,160 ms |
| Around 20% faster sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark; better web browsing experience | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 | Apple iPad 2 | ||
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 | Rated by 76 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by J.-Vickery--texas_sooner (Jul, 2012) Rated 100% by by Angel-Noel--VA-Beach (May, 2012) | Rated by 1131 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Hernando-Hernandez (Nov, 2012) Rated 100% by by AmazonShopper (Sep, 2012) | |
thickness
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 32 GB, Metallic Gray | Rated 70% by by c|net (Sep, 2011)And while we're being picky, it's worth noting that the Tab with its plastic construction (as thin and light as it may be) still doesn't feel as nice as an iPad 2, which can be had for just $30 more.
Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + AT&T 3G, Black | Rated 83% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)The height and width may look similar, but in terms of thickness, the iPad has done some dieting, shrinking from 13.4mm thick on the original model to 8.8mm thick for the iPad 2.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Apple iPad 3 Much more recent operating system |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" 4-way tie: Biggest screen |
 | 5 | MOTOROLA Xoom with WiFi + 3G 2-way tie: High resolution front camera |
 | 6 | Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 2-way tie: More recent operating system |
 | 7 | Acer Iconia Tab A501 2-way tie: High resolution front camera |
 | 8 | Motorola Xyboard 8.2 6-way tie: Supports Flash |
Discussions Get involved, ask your question about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Apple iPad 2
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