About six years ago, tablet devices were on virtually no one's radar. Then, the original iPad was revealed in 2010, and that changed everything.

It forced many companies who weren't in the tablet business, including Samsung, to dive in headfirst. Now, Samsung, which also makes the super-popular line of Galaxy S and Galaxy Note phones, is a huge player in the tablet space, to say the least.

But, with so many different tablet devices out there, which one should you get? How do they all compare? That's what we're here for: to clear up some of that confusion.

What follows is a comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4. With the information below, you'll be able to make an informed decision as to which tablet is better for you.

So, if you want to learn more, keep reading. First, we'll provide a breakdown of the Tab 2, followed by a summation of what the Tab S offers. Information on both devices is provided courtesy of gsmarena.com.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Specs

Display: 10.1-inch, 800x1,280 resolution Corning Gorilla Glass display

Processor: Cortex A9 1GHz dual-core

Size: 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches, 1.3 pounds

Memory:1GB of RAM

Storage: 16GB/32GB, upgradeable up to 32GB via microSD card slot

Battery: 7,000 mAh battery

Operating System: Android

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Specs

Display: 8.4 inches, 1,600x2,500 resolution

Processor: Cortex quad-core CPU

Size: 8.38 x 4.94 x 0.26 inches, 10.37 ounces

Memory: 3GB of RAM

Storage: 16GB/32GB, upgradeable up to 128GB via microSD card slot

Battery: 4,900 mAh battery

Operating System: Android

Verdict

Clearly, one tablet is bigger than the other, so which you prefer is largely dependent on the user. Do you have small hands or large ones? Small hands mean that a smaller tablet would be a better fit, generally speaking, and vice versa.

Also, note that the smaller slate has triple the memory, and more storage options. It does have a much smaller battery, but the fact that it has a much smaller screen should balance out any endurance concerns that you may have. Keep in mind that the display sucks up most of your battery's attention. Therefore, the smaller the screen, the less your battery has to concern itself with.

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