HP Pro Slate 8
#4196
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE
#4289Category Breakdown
HP Pro Slate 8
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE
Performance
60.564.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
60.548.8
Battery
37.339.0
Build
0.214.2
Connectivity
45.450.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
35.434.8
Summary
- The HP Pro Slate 8 features a compact 7.86-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 326 ppi, while the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE has a larger 12.2-inch Super Clear LCD with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a lower pixel density of around 247 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset and have similar quad-core CPUs, but the Note Pro has more RAM at 32GB compared to the Pro Slate's 16GB.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Note Pro's battery capacity is significantly larger at 9500 mAh compared to the Pro Slate's 5900 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software experience, both run Android KitKat, but the Note Pro can be upgraded to Lollipop with TouchWiz UI, providing a more modern interface compared to the Pro Slate's stock experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP Pro Slate 8
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung P905
Display
Size
7.86"
12.2"
Type
IPS LCD
Super clear LCD
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~326 ppi density)
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~247 ppi density)
PPI
1536
2560
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5900 mAh
9500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5900 mAh, non-removable (21 Wh)
Li-Ion 9500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
207 x 137 x 8 mm (8.15 x 5.39 x 0.31 in)
295.6 x 204 x 8 mm (11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight
350 g
753 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.57 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
microUSB 3.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass