Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: What's changed?
Unlike the Galaxy Note, which has received an annual update since it first launched at IFA, the Galaxy Note 10.1 hasn't been refreshed since its debut over a year ago. Lest you think Samsung forgot about its larger S-Pen device, the company just outed a 2014 edition. A lot can change in two years, so just how does the new Note 10.1 stack up to the original? Follow us past the break to find out.
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Galaxy Note 10.1 (2012) | Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) | |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions | 10.32 x 7.09 x 0.35 inches (262 x 180 x 8.9mm) | 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches (243.1 x 171.4 x 7.9mm) |
Weight | 21.06 oz. (597g) | 18.87 oz. (535g) |
Screen size | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,280 x 800 (150 ppi) | 2,560 x 1,600 (299 ppi) |
Screen type | WXGA LCD | WQXGA Super Clear LCD |
Battery | 7,000mAh | 8,220mAh |
Internal storage | 16 / 32 / 64GB | 16/ 32 / 64GB |
External storage | microSD (up to 64GB) | microSD (up to 64GB) |
Rear camera | 5MP | 8MP |
Front-facing cam | 1.9MP | 2MP |
Video capture | 720p | 1080p |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) |
Radios | HSPA+ | HSPA+, LTE |
Bluetooth | Version 4.0 | Version 4.0 |
SoC | 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos | 2.3GHz quad-core processor / 1.9GHz octa-core processor (varies by market) |
RAM | 2GB | 3GB |
Operating system | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich(upgraded to 4.1.2) | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
Zach Honig contributed to this report.
