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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0
Samsung · Android 5.0 Lollipop · 8"
14 critic reviews
Screen
8"
Battery
4,000 mAh
Pros
+
Colorful display with deep blacks and good sunlight legibility
+
Incredibly thin and light
+
Premium build quality
Cons
−
Poor battery life
−
Mediocre camera
−
Adaptive Display technology adjust color and brightness unnecessarily
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
32/64 GB
Speed:
1900MHz
Display
Size:
8" Color
Res:
1536 × 2048
PPI:
320 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
4,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
265g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Black, White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Pros
+
Excellent screen quality
+
24/7 real-time tech support
+
8 megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash
Cons
−
Limited apps in the Amazon app marketplace
−
Does not run stock Android OS
Camera
Main:
8MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Geotagging
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16/32/64 GB
Speed:
2200MHz
Display
Size:
8.9" Color
Res:
2560 × 1600
PPI:
339 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
374g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Compass Verdict
For a fraction of the cost of other tablets, the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) offers a great display, good performance and excellent battery life. If you can overlook the weak camera and limited app selection in Amazon’s app store, it’s an excellent purchase.
Pros
+
Great battery life
+
Good performance for most tasks
+
New and improved hands-free Alexa integration
+
Affordable
Cons
−
Horrible cameras
−
Limited app selection
Camera
Main:
2MP
Front:
VGA (640 x 480)MP
Video:
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Geotagging, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
32/64 GB
Speed:
1800MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
500g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black, Marine Blue, Punch Red
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Huawei MediaPad M5 10
Huawei · Android 8.0 Oreo · 10.8"
18 critic reviews
Screen
10.8"
Battery
7,500 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP f/2.2
Front:
8MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Self-timer, White balance
Performance
Chip:
HiSilicon Kirin 960s Octa core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
32/64/128 GB
Speed:
2100MHz
Display
Size:
10.8" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
280 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
7,500 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
498g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Space Gray, Champagne Gold
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
USB Type-C
Pros
+
High resolution screen with 100% color accuracy
+
Excellent processing speed
+
Lightweight
Cons
−
Somewhat awkward button layout
−
Lack of UI customization
−
Lack of Google Play access
Camera
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16/32/64 GB
Speed:
2200MHz
Display
Size:
7" Color
Res:
1920 × 1200
PPI:
323 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
303g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Huawei MediaPad M5 8
Huawei · Android 8.0 Oreo · 8.4"
14 critic reviews
Screen
8.4"
Battery
5,100 mAh
Compass Verdict
If you’re looking for a tablet for more than the occasional video or web browsing session, the Huawei offers iPad-like performance in a familiar Android format.
Pros
+
Bright, colorful display
+
Snappy performance
+
All-day battery life
+
Quick Charge support
+
Stereo speakers
+
microSD support
Cons
−
Weak cameras
−
No 3.5mm headphone jack
−
Lots of bloatware
Camera
Main:
13MP f/2.2
Front:
8MP
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Self-timer, White balance
Performance
Chip:
HiSilicon Kirin 960 Octa core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
32/64/128 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
8.4" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
359 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
5,100 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
316g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Space Gray, Champagne Gold
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
USB Type-C
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP
Front:
8MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek MT6785 Helio G90T (12 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
4/6 GB
Storage:
64/128 GB
Speed:
2050MHz
Display
Size:
11" Color
Res:
1200 × 2000
PPI:
212 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
7,700 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
490g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Slate Grey, Platinum Grey, Modernist Teal
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Samsung · Android 5.0 Lollipop · 9.7"
18 critic reviews
Screen
9.7"
Battery
5,870 mAh
Pros
+
Vibrant, punchy colors and excellent contrast
+
Smooth performance
+
Incredibly thin and light for better ease of use and comfort
Cons
−
Mediocre battery life
−
4:3 aspect ratio not great for movie viewing
−
Some flexing when twisted
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
32/64 GB
Speed:
1900MHz
Display
Size:
9.7" Color
Res:
1536 × 2048
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
5,870 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
389g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Black, White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)
Samsung · Android 9.0 Pie · 10.1"
4 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
6,150 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP f/2.0
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance
Performance
Chip:
Samsung Exynos 7904 (14 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
2/3 GB
Storage:
32/64/128 GB
Speed:
1800MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
6,150 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
469g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Black, Gold, Silver
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP f/2.0
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660
RAM:
3/4 GB
Storage:
32/64 GB
Speed:
2200MHz
Display
Size:
8.0" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
283 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
6,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
342.5g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Black, Rose Gold
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus
Performance
Chip:
Intel Atom Z3770 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
32 GB
Speed:
2390MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1920 × 1200
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
31 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
635g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
8MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Panorama, Self-timer, Smile detection
Performance
Chip:
HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
3/4 GB
Storage:
32/64 GB
Speed:
2270MHz
Display
Size:
10.4" Color
Res:
1200 × 2000
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
7,250 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
450g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Midnight Grey
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Pros
+
Price
+
Sturdy design
+
Good audio quality
+
microSD support
+
Great Amazon integration
Cons
−
Horrible cameras
−
No Google Play support
−
Slow loading times
−
Dull, reflective display
Camera
Main:
2MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek MT8135 Quad core
RAM:
1536 MB
Storage:
16/32 GB
Speed:
1300MHz
Display
Size:
8" Color
Res:
800 × 1280
PPI:
189 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
4,750 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
369g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black, Canary Yellow, Marine Blue, Punch Red
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
Yes
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)
Samsung · Android 4.3 Jelly Bean · 10.1"
39 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
8,220 mAh
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 Quad core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
16/32/ 64 GB
Speed:
2300MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
2560 × 1600
PPI:
299 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
8,220 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
535g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Jet Black, Classic White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, HFP, HSP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
Pros
+
Blazing performance
+
Android 5.0
+
Bright, vivid display
+
4:3 display ratio
+
Front-facing BoomSound speakers
+
Multi-user support
Cons
−
Bulky design
−
Weak camera
−
4:3 display ratio
−
Weak battery
−
No microSD card support
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
1MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Nvidia Tegra K1 Quad core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
16/32 GB
Speed:
2300MHz
Display
Size:
8.9" Color
Res:
1536 × 2048
PPI:
281 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
6,700 mAh
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
425g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.1
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
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