With a plethora of Android tablets vying for the consumer's attention, we take a look at three of the hottest Samsung tablets around -- the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition).
Which of these three is the best purchase? Let's check it out!
Processor
In terms of computing power, the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 depend on a Snapdragon 800 octa-core processor (quad-core 1.9GHz + quad-core 1.3 GHz). The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 houses and Exynos 5 octa-core processor (quad-core 1.9GHz + quad-core 1.3GHz).
Display
The Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 sports a 12.2-inch WQXGA display with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution.
By comparison, the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 touts a smaller 10.5-inch WQXGA Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 has the smallest screen size of all the three Samsung tablets with a10.1-inch WQXGA TFT display with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution.
Despite having the smallest screen, the Galaxy Note 10.1 has the best pixel density at 299ppi, which betters the 257ppi and 288ppi of the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and Galaxy Tab S 10.5, respectively.
Dimensions
The Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 measures 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches, whereas the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 measures 9.74 x 6.98 x 0.26 inches and the Galaxy Note 10.1 measures 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches.
This means that the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is the tallest and widest of the three. When it comes to sleekness, the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is the slimmest of the three.
Weight-wise, at 750gms, the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is the heavies of the three Samsung tablets -- possibly due to its bigger size -- followed by Galaxy Note 10.1 (540gms) and the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (465gms).
Memory
The Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is available in 32 GB and 64 GB storage capacities and offers support for extended memory via a microSD card (up to 64 GB).
The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is available in 16 GB and 32 GB storage capacities and offers support for extended memory via a microSD card (up to 128 GB).
The Galaxy Note 10.1 is available in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB storage capacities and offers support for extended memory via a microSD card (up to 64 GB).
So basically, if you're looking at tablet with the maximum storage capacity, then opt for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 as even if you purchase the 32 GB model, you will have 128 GB + 32 GB storage capacity, which is more than the 64 GB models of the other two tablets can offer, even with their memory cards.
All three tablets have the same memory capacity of 3 GB of RAM.
Camera
All three tablets boast of an 8 megapixel primary camera with autofocus and LED flash. However, the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is and the Galaxy Tab S 10.5's cameras support 1080p videos at 30fps, whereas the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet's camera offers support for 1080p videos at 60fps.
The Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets tout a 2 megapixel front-facing camera for your selfie needs. The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 has a marginally better resolution of 2.1 megapixels.
Operating System
All three tablets run on the Android OS with Samsung TouchWiz UI on top. The Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 run on Android 4.4 KitKat and Android 4.4.2 KitKat, respectively. The Galaxy Note 10.1, however, comes with the older Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
Battery
The Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets have a 9,500 mAh, 7900 mAh and 8,220 mAh non-removable batteries, respectively.
The Galaxy Note Pro 12.2's battery offers support for up to 12 hours of usage, which is the highest of the three. By comparison, the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and Galaxy Note 10.1 offers 11 hours and 10 hours, respectively.
Additional Features
Both the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets boast the S-Pen stylus unlike the Galaxy Tab S 10.5. However, the Tab S 10.5 boasts a fingerprint sensor, which is missing in the other two tablets.
Colors
The Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is available in black and white and the 32 GB version comes for $649.99.
The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is available in Dazzling White and Titanium Bronze and the 16 GB version comes for $449.99.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 comes in two hues as well -- black and white and the 16 GB variant is priced at $499.99.
For those hankering for a big screen, the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is the best buy as it also packs in note-taking capabilities. Moreover, it offers the best battery life. However, if you want a compact tablet that is easy on the budget, the Galaxy Note 10.1 could be the right fit.
