Product comparison · 2 tablets

Acer Iconia A500-10S16u NVIDIA Tegra vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 19identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Iconia A500-10S16u NVIDIA Tegra:25.6 cm (10.1")
    • Galaxy Tab 8.9:22.6 cm (8.9")
  • Card reader integrated
    • Iconia A500-10S16u NVIDIA Tegra:Yes
    • Galaxy Tab 8.9:No
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Iconia A500-10S16u NVIDIA Tegra:microSDHC
    • Galaxy Tab 8.9:Not supported
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Iconia A500-10S16u NVIDIA Tegra:0
    • Galaxy Tab 8.9:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Iconia A500-10S16u NVIDIA Tegra:1
    • Galaxy Tab 8.9:0
  • DC-in jack
    • Iconia A500-10S16u NVIDIA Tegra:No
    • Galaxy Tab 8.9:Yes
  • Product colour
    • Iconia A500-10S16u NVIDIA Tegra:Silver
    • Galaxy Tab 8.9:Black
  • Battery technology
    • Iconia A500-10S16u NVIDIA Tegra:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
    • Galaxy Tab 8.9:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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Comparison of A500-10S16u, 8.9
80 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers25.6 cm (10.1")22.6 cm (8.9")
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processoridentical
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTegra 2
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor cacheKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GB
Storage2 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersmicroSDHCNot supported
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Main camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MP
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Second cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Second camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackDiffersNoYes
Messagingidentical
E-mailKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Instant messaging (IM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
PlatformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync - Quickoffice HD Editor
Processor special featuresidentical
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers3260 mAh6000 mAh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers177.8 mm157.8 mm
DepthDiffers260.1 mm8.6 mm
HeightDiffers13.2 mm230.9 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source157.8 x 230.9 x 8.6 mm
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSPA+, EDGE / GPRS
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Power supply typeKnown for one110/220VUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one17.8 cm (7")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one26 cm (10.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one1.32 cm (0.52")Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one18 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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