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Galaxy Note 10.1 vs. Galaxy Tab 2 P5100

Hi guys,
Please help me to make the right choice
I need a 3G tablet, capacity doesn't matter and to be honest I don't really need stylus.
I stuck with those 2 tablets as I own Galaxy Note phone.
Are there more significent differences?
- a 3G Note 10.1 (£500) will be about £150 more than Tab 2 (£350)
- Note has better camera 5mp vs 3mp
Performance:
- can I split the screen on Tab 2 with 2 apps at the same time like on Note commercial videos?
- can I use these tablets like phones when I put my simcard from my old Note?
Thanks for any advice!

Sure note 10 has better specifications in processor and stylus etc and will give you smoother experience overall and is the samsung flagship model of tablets till now
1-No split screen in tab2 models as i know i have 10 inch p-5100 tab2 no split screen with multiple apps you got the button that let you multitask and choose other apps running in background only
2-certain models of tab2 only can give you phone functions calling messaging contacts 3G those models are p-3100 for 7 inch and p-5100 for 10 inch as the one i have other models are only wifi no phone functions or sim card slot at all as p-3110 and p-3113 for 7 inch and p-5110 and p-5113 for 10 inch
Mohamed Selim

three more questions please
-is chrome working fine on stock tab2 p5100
- can I use signal from my Note 5.3 to tab2
- can I use signal from tab2 to work on another tablet?
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qwerty1q said:
three more questions please
-is chrome working fine on stock tab2 p5100
- can I use signal from my Note 5.3 to tab2
- can I use signal from tab2 to work on another tablet?
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1- Yes chrome work fine but do not have flash i prefer stock browser or dolphin or firefox all work fine
2-yes bluetooth teether for example in setting
3-yes also bluetooth teether and share internet connection ticked in setting
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Is there any reason for me to buy Note 10.1 instead of Tab2 3G if I don't use stylus and dont play games?

Flagship models usually have better support officially and unofficially!!!
Also the better processor 1.6 dual core have a good potential and will give you overall smoother experience not just in games everything
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Mohamedselim said:
Flagship models usually have better support officially and unofficially!!!
Also the better processor 1.6 dual core have a good potential and will give you overall smoother experience not just in games everything
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How's the dual core better then the quad core?
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How's the dual core better then the quad core?
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Of course the quad core is better but Samsung did not release quad core tablet yet so 1.6 dual core is the flagship model until now and better than 1 dual core of tab 2 if you want quad code so go for Asus or nexus 7 but a note that most apps did not take advantage of quad core yet not programmed to use all cores in the future that will change with apps updates but for now 1.6 dual core may be better in performance than 1.4 quad in most apps
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Mohamedselim said:
Of course the quad core is better but Samsung did not release quad core tablet yet so 1.6 dual core is the flagship model until now and better than 1 dual core of tab 2 if you want quad code so go for Asus or nexus 7 but a note that most apps did not take advantage of quad core yet not programmed to use all cores in the future that will change with apps updates but for now 1.6 dual core may be better in performance than 1.4 quad in most apps
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The note 10.1 uses the same quad core exynos chip found in the galaxy s3. It's clocked at 1.4 ghz
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Google style S4

Hi. Anybody will buy the Google edition GS4? Seems that it is better, in 'normal' 32GB S4, usable storage is about 16GB, so in Google one, i think it only has 16GB version, so without the Samsung plastic feature, its usable storage percentage should be higher.

I love stock android
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Worth the upgrade - very tempted

OK, so currently I have the Hyundai t7 which is a Chinese tablet which I got for £66. It has a Samsung exynos 4412 1.6ghz processor and 1 GB ram, 1280*800 7inch IPS screen and dual cameras. Although the specs seem quite good it only runs ICS but has a very unstable jellybean ROM. I know that the advent has 4.4.2 the latest one. My first question, is this tablet supported through a lot of new firmwares. For example will it get android 5.0 etc?. When using in the shop the speed is amazing as well as the unique stylus. Now for the battery. My Hyundai can get a mere 1hr screen on time which is dreadful. I am definitely looking for upgrade on that. How long is the screen on time on the tegra not. Finally is it worth upgrading? It cost at my PC world £130
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dec1153 said:
OK, so currently I have the Hyundai t7 which is a Chinese tablet which I got for £66. It has a Samsung exynos 4412 1.6ghz processor and 1 GB ram, 1280*800 7inch IPS screen and dual cameras. Although the specs seem quite good it only runs ICS but has a very unstable jellybean ROM. I know that the advent has 4.4.2 the latest one. My first question, is this tablet supported through a lot of new firmwares. For example will it get android 5.0 etc?. When using in the shop the speed is amazing as well as the unique stylus. Now for the battery. My Hyundai can get a mere 1hr screen on time which is dreadful. I am definitely looking for upgrade on that. How long is the screen on time on the tegra not. Finally is it worth upgrading? It cost at my PC world £130
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I get several hours (~5) on mixed usage on my EVGA Note 7 on maximum performance option, max screen brightness and with bluetooth and wifi turned on. This includes a mix of gaming for an hour or two, lots of web browsing, flash videos and movies or shows downloaded to the tablet. Nvidia has said that they'll roll out updates on their devices as soon as possible and that seems to be the case with the Note 7 and Shield as they've both got the 4.4.2 update. I would be wary, though, as some people have reported problems with not being able to read or write to their SD cards. Personally, I'd suggest staying at the 4.2.2 or 4.3 rom until these issues get fixed. I got my brother the Nexus 7 2012 when it first came out and compared his to my Note 7. Honestly, in average use, I don't see too much difference and the games I play aren't graphics intensive but it played games like The Walking Dead: Season One, Dead Trigger, Asphalt 8 and Real Racing just fine.

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I get several hours (~5) on mixed usage on my EVGA Note 7 on maximum performance option, max screen brightness and with bluetooth and wifi turned on. This includes a mix of gaming for an hour or two, lots of web browsing, flash videos and movies or shows downloaded to the tablet. Nvidia has said that they'll roll out updates on their devices as soon as possible and that seems to be the case with the Note 7 and Shield as they've both got the 4.4.2 update. I would be wary, though, as some people have reported problems with not being able to read or write to their SD cards. Personally, I'd suggest staying at the 4.2.2 or 4.3 rom until these issues get fixed. I got my brother the Nexus 7 2012 when it first came out and compared his to my Note 7. Honestly, in average use, I don't see too much difference and the games I play aren't graphics intensive but it played games like The Walking Dead: Season One, Dead Trigger, Asphalt 8 and Real Racing just fine.
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Thanks for the reply. In your opinion do you think it is worth the upgrade from my current tablet (Hyundai t7). I have also been really considering to get a 10.1 inch one as bigger is better!
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dec1153 said:
Thanks for the reply. In your opinion do you think it is worth the upgrade from my current tablet (Hyundai t7). I have also been really considering to get a 10.1 inch one as bigger is better!
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I suppose it depends on what you use it for, what you require from the tablet and what your budget is. If you would really prefer a 10" tablet over a 7" one, I would really hold out to get what you really want. I know Qualcomm just revealed their 808 and 810 CPUs with Adreno 418 and 430 GPUs respectively and Nvidia's new Tegra K1 should be out in devices in the next several months. Be prepared to spend up to twice the price of what a 7" tablet costs, though.

Yes thanks. I have picked up he lg g pad 8.3 which was a steal at £119 so no need to worry about this!!!!
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note 5 will have sd card

In the Middle East, the Jarir Bookstore has posted listings for both the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+. While neither listing included a photo, the specs for each model were posted. This would be a good time to remind you to head over to your pantry so that you can take this story with the proverbial grain of salt. If you're on a salt-restricted diet, a pinch of Mrs. Dash will do just fine.
According to the listing for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, the device will feature a Gorilla Glass 4 protected 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 1440 x 2560 resolution. Under the hood is the Exynos 7422 SoC, which includes an octa-core CPU. 4GB of RAM is inside along with 32GB/64GB of native storage. Yes Virginia, there is a 128GB capacity microSD slot on the Note 5 for those requiring additional memory. A rear-facing 16MP camera is on board, along with a 5MP front-facing shooter. A 4100mAh battery powers the phablet, which has Android 5.1 pre-installed. The Galaxy Note 5 will be available in black or gold. Weighing in at 169 grams, the device measures 7.6mm thick.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ will also feature a Gorilla Glass 4 protected 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 1440 x 2560 resolution. The Exynos 7420 SoC will power the handset with an octa-core CPU and the Mali-T760 MP8 GPU. 4GB of RAM inside. 32GB/64GB of internal storage is inside and the back to front camera combo is 16MP/5MP. A 3000mAh battery keeps the engines humming, and Android 5.1 is pre-installed. Under expansion slot the listing says Not Specified, so don't count on expandable memory. The Galaxy S6 edge+ is 6.9mm thin and weighs 156 grams.
Pricing for both devices was not listed. The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ will be officially unveiled on August 13th and the Unpacked event in New York City.
Read more at http://www.phonearena.com/news/Midd...ng-Galaxy-S6-edge_id72403#ydCFMuJfp8LrUwYc.99

Seems to be the rumor for other areas in the world... I guess we can just hope for our area to atleast get it..

I can live with no removable battery but SD card is a must for me specially if the base model will be 32 GB. I hope these rumors are true.

I wish people would stop playing with my emotions like this lol. I've heard yes/no/yes/no/yes/no. Luckily it's just a few days away.
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flipq88 said:
I wish people would stop playing with my emotions like this lol. I've heard yes/no/yes/no/yes/no. Luckily it's just a few days away.
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i, too, am ready for this emotional rollercoaster to stop haha

Is this reputable? Everything I've seen is to the contrary.

It's extremely unlikely that Samsung will not include an SD card slot on the Note 5 despite all the rumours.

Pat. said:
It's extremely unlikely that Samsung will not include an SD card slot on the Note 5 despite all the rumours.
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Why so? Sd card was excluded on the s6

The Notes were/are really aimed at businessmen & women.
Early rumours about no SD were never substantiated.

I believe only the international version will have a micro SD card slot.
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Ya know there is a thread already about this very topic.. Just not as specific to just the SD card.

And as expected no sd card expansion on the note 5

Confirmed by Samsung itself. Moderators should close all these pointless (and incorrect/misleading) posts.

nailed it

R.I.P Samsunk...
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I believe a lot.
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The "Note" Series As We Know It Is Gone...
Welcome to circa 2015 - 2016....
Where Samsunk let loose of everything that it held Near & Dear.. :crying:
And Bowed Down To The Will Of Apple.

Thread Closed as this is all misleading and incorrect speculation.
The Samsung Unpacked Event...which by the way occurred yesterday 08/13/15 proves all of this incorrect also.
In lieu of avoiding the trolls and and back and forth, this thread has served its purpose.

Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 vs Galaxy Tab A 7.0, which has better CPU and GPU?

I'm trying to decide between the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 and Galaxy Tab A 7.0. I know that the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 has a Marvell PXA1088 CPU and Vivante GC1000 GPU. Does anyone here know what the exact CPU and GPU is in the Galaxy Tab A 7.0? The specs say T-Shark 2A CPU, but I can't find any information about it. I think it is made by Spreadtrum. I am trying to find the exact model. If anyone has this tablet could you run CPU X and find out? I am trying to figure out which one has the better CPU and GPU (Tab A or Tab 4). Thanks!

The 2016 Tab A 7 is most comparable to the Tab 4 7 LTE (SM-T235). The former has Exynos 3475 while the latter has Exynos 3470. The CPU part is near identical, while the GPU might give Tab A a slight edge in newer games. GC1000 won't stand a chance against modern multi-core GPUs.
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The 2016 Tab A 7 is most comparable to the Tab 4 7 LTE (SM-T235). The former has Exynos 3475 while the latter has Exynos 3470. The CPU part is near identical, while the GPU might give Tab A a slight edge in newer games. GC1000 won't stand a chance against modern multi-core GPUs. Marvell/Spreadtrum is [email protected], don't go near it. Just look at how T230 users cry for development.
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Thanks for the reply. I found out from someone else who ran CPU-X that the 2016 Tab A 7.0 (WiFi Only) has a Spreadtrum 1.3 GHz SC8830 CPU and Mali 400-MP2 GPU. I am assuming that the Tab 4 7.0 (WiFi & LTE) with Exynos 3470 CPU and Mali 400-MP4 is much better correct? I can not find where to buy a Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (WiFi & LTE) with Exynos 3475. I guess it has not been released yet? Is there much difference between the 3470 and 3475?

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Thanks for the reply. I found out from someone else who ran CPU-X that the 2016 Tab A 7.0 (WiFi Only) has a Spreadtrum 1.3 GHz SC8830 CPU and Mali 400-MP2 GPU. I am assuming that the Tab 4 7.0 (WiFi & LTE) with Exynos 3470 CPU and Mali 400-MP4 is much better correct? I can not find where to buy a Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (WiFi & LTE) with Exynos 3475. I guess it has not been released yet? Is there much difference between the 3470 and 3475?
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I can't comment on the performance, but GC1000 is a very outdated and under-supported GPU and I don't expect it to be future proof. Exynos 3470 with Mali-400MP4 is not much better though.
The LTE version of Tab A 2016 (SM-T285) has the Exynos 3475, which integrates Mali-T720. It doesn't say "MP", so if it's only a single core, it's not gonna be much better than 400MP4, but it supports some more up-to-date graphics standards.
Samsung just couldn't make up-to-standards small tablets today...
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SRZ1977 said:
I'm trying to decide between the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 and Galaxy Tab A 7.0. I know that the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 has a Marvell PXA1088 CPU and Vivante GC1000 GPU. Does anyone here know what the exact CPU and GPU is in the Galaxy Tab A 7.0? The specs say T-Shark 2A CPU, but I can't find any information about it. I think it is made by Spreadtrum. I am trying to find the exact model. If anyone has this tablet could you run CPU X and find out? I am trying to figure out which one has the better CPU and GPU (Tab A or Tab 4). Thanks!
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@AndyYan is right. If you have to go for one of them go for the A for the fact it's newer and a little more up to date. My tab 4 isn't to bad with an oc kernel, but I'm not sure I'll ever even try to do much more then Facebook and shopping on Amazon etc with it. I got it a couple weeks ago on clearance and I'm happy I didn't pay full price for it...
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@AndyYan is right. If you have to go for one of them go for the A for the fact it's newer and a little more up to date. My tab 4 isn't to bad with an oc kernel, but I'm not sure I'll ever even try to do much more then Facebook and shopping on Amazon etc with it. I got it a couple weeks ago on clearance and I'm happy I didn't pay full price for it...
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I think I will go for the Tab A as well. There is a chance that it will get Marshmellow so that is a plus. I'll just be using it in my car anyway for simple stuff (Nav and Music), no gaming or anything.

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I think I will go for the Tab A as well. There is a chance that it will get Marshmellow so that is a plus. I'll just be using it in my car anyway for simple stuff (Nav and Music), no gaming or anything.
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Then it should work out pretty well for you, I'd recommend looking into a decent SD card on Amazon, I'm ordering a Samsung Evo 16gb myself since the usable space is a bit low with only 8gb internal... But other wise samsung is really solid with their build quality so I feel really confident with a Samsung tablet... (I have a habit of shattering tablet and phone screens lol)
Goodluck and have fun with it when you get it.
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SRZ1977 said:
I think I will go for the Tab A as well. There is a chance that it will get Marshmellow so that is a plus. I'll just be using it in my car anyway for simple stuff (Nav and Music), no gaming or anything.
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To make it more clearly: LTE Tab A > LTE Tab 4 > WiFi Tab A ≥ WiFi Tab 4. If you have access to the former two, go for them. I had to wait for quite some time before an appropriately priced LTE Tab 4 pops up around me, but it's worth it.
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tbkrazeey said:
Then it should work out pretty well for you, I'd recommend looking into a decent SD card on Amazon, I'm ordering a Samsung Evo 16gb myself since the usable space is a bit low with only 8gb internal... But other wise samsung is really solid with their build quality so I feel really confident with a Samsung tablet... (I have a habit of shattering tablet and phone screens lol)
Good luck and have fun with it when you get it.
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Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it. I've got an SD card ready to go.
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To make it more clearly: LTE Tab A > LTE Tab 4 > WiFi Tab A ≥ WiFi Tab 4. If you have access to the former two, go for them. I had to wait for quite some time before an appropriately priced LTE Tab 4 pops up around me, but it's worth it.
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There does not seem to be a date as to when the LTE Tab A is coming out. Like you said, the LTE Tab 4 is kind of hard to find. The WiFi Tab A just dropped to $129, so I think it is pretty reasonable.
My other alternative was the 2nd Gen Nexus 7, but I just can't stand those huge bezels on it and no expandable memory.

Just be aware that Samsung are locking the bootloaders on these Tab A devices, so forget about any kind of development for these devices.