Before the buy of Samsung Galaxy Note 8, you must know comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 specifications. The complete features, specifications, and price details regarding the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 are explained in my previous article.
Comparison Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 specs
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I am going to compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 specs. Before that, you must take an overview of Galaxy Note 8 features and specifications. It is given below-
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is powered by Android 4.2 Jelly Beans and runs on a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, has a 2 GB RAM and comes with 16/32 GB (optional) internal memory that can be further expanded up to 32 GB using microSD card. It is quite better than Samsung Tab 2 in terms of OS, processor, RAM and Internal storage as well.
While on other hand Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 is powered by 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich and runs on a 1.0 GHz dual-core processor with 1 GB RAM and optional internal memory 8/16/32 GB which can be further expanded by 32 GB using a microSD card.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has an 8-inch capacitive touch screen, display with 1280×800 pixels resolution whereas, the screen size of Tab 2 is 7 inch with Multi-touch capacitive touch screen, having a display of 1024×600 pixels resolution. Tab 2 is capable of 16M Display colors.
Galaxy Note 8 has a 5 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front-facing camera for video calling. While you can capture an image from Tab 2 using a 3.15 MP rear camera and .3 MP front-facing VGA camera.
One side Galaxy Note 8 is powered by 4600 mAh battery while Tab 2 has the support of a 4000 mAh battery which provide stand by time up to 800 hrs (2G)/ up to 800 hrs (3G) and talk time up to 30 hrs (2G)/ up to 20 hrs (3G).
For connectivity suite Galaxy Note 8 includes Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, 3G, 2.0 High-Speed USB support, and MicroSD slot with 3.5mm audio jack but in the case of Galaxy Tab 2, it includes Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, USB v2.0, GPRS, EDGE and much more. There is a slot of microSD Card and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Galaxy Tab 2 was released in April 2012 but Galaxy Note 8 is expected to announce at MWC 2013 in February. The market cost of Tab 2 is Rs. 18, 299 while cost of Note 8 has not disclosed.
Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 specs
The overview of key specifications and comparison is given below-
Parameters
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
Official name
GALAXY Note 8.0
GALAXY Tab 2.0
Status
Not Available
Available, Released 2012
Operating System
Android version: 4.2 Jelly Bean
Android version 4.0.3 (ICS)
Dimensions
211.3×136.3×7.95 mm
193.7×122.4×10.5 mm
Battery
4600 mAh
4000 mAh
Display screen
8 inch
7 inch
Resolution
1280×800 pixels
1024×600 pixels
Touch screen
TFT (Super Clear LCD)
Capacitive Touch Screen
Edge
Yes
Yes
HSPA
Yes
Yes
HSUPA
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
5 Mega pixels
3.15 Mega pixels
Processor
1.6 GHz quad-core processor
1 GHz dual-core processor
Internal Memory
16/32 GB
8/16/32 GB
Expandable Memory
Front Camera
1.3 Mega pixels
0.3 Mega pixels (VGA)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes, 4.0
Yes, 3.0
RAM
2 GB
1 GB
GPS
Yes
Yes
USB connectivity
Yes
Yes
Weight
330 gram
345 gram
Price
Not known
Rs.18, 299
Which tablet to buy- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Galaxy Tab 2?
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 in terms of features and specifications. The price of the tablet is expected to more than the Tab 2. I suggest buyers to choose Samsung Galaxy Note 8. In order to work as Galaxy Note 8, you can even use it with 8 inch wireless keyboard.
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