The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the tablet which was introduced after its ancestor Tab 7.0 while the Galaxy Note 10.1 is the advanced and improved bigger version the phablet offer with better camera, newer operating system and greater performance. Which is better between these two amazing devices?
Displays Sizes
There’s nothing different between the two in terms of displays because as their names suggest, they have 10.1-inch displays. The resolution for these two is 800 x 1280 pixels with 149 ppi pixel density which is lower when you think of other Samsung devices. The difference that can be pointed out is the Corning Gorilla Glass protection from scratch which only the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has. The Note in fact makes use of the S Pen stylus tool that offers heaps of functions that help the use of the device a lot easier.
The Galaxy Tab looks a little better if you’re a buyer who’s interested in buying a thin and light tablet. The Tab only weighs 560 grams which is 40 grams lighter than its sibling. Looking at the dimensions of the two tablets the Galaxy Tab measures 256×175.3x8mm while the Galaxy Note measures 262x180x8.9mm.
Operating System
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is the device which runs on the newer operating system than its sibling. It uses the Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for its OS and it can even be upgraded to the 4.4.2 (KitKat) while the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 uses the 3.0 (Honeycomb) which is referred to by many as the primitive version of the Android OS. Both of them offer the TouchWiz UX UI though, which allows the use lots helpful applications.
Cameras
If the camera of the tablet will influence your decision on which to buy, you’ll likely lean towards purchasing the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 because it has a better 5MP rear camera than the other option with autofocus, Geo tagging, LED flash and video recording. It offers more vibrant colors of the pictures that you take and it also records Full HD as well as 3D. The Galaxy Tab on the other hand has a weaker rear camera of 3.25MP although it offers the same features except the videos record at 720p.
In case the comparisons on displays, sizes, operating systems and cameras of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 versus Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 aren’t enough for you to come up with a decision yet, the prices might help you make up your mind. The price of the tab ranges from $300 to $400 while the Note’s price starts at $400. Also, if it helps, the batteries of both tablets are attached, with 700mAh capacity. You should be able to use the tab up to 10 hours while the other has extended battery life. Hope the information provided here gives you a little more idea of what the two devices have in store for you.