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| Global Score | |
| 79.3 | 68.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Samsung |
| -- | Android 4.2.2 |
| 2019-09-25 | 2013-06-03 |
| 9.80 x 6.80 x 0.29 inches | 8.26 x 4.87 x 0.29 inches |
| 17.39 ounces | 11.25 ounces |
| Gold, Silver and Space gray | -- |
| Aluminum | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 559.00 | $ 229.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.2 inches | 8 inches |
| 2160 x 1620 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 265 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24 (16 nm) chipset | Samsung Exynos 4 Dual chipset |
| Hurricane and Zephyr, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP4 (Quad-Core 266 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 8.36 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8827mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4450mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 42 hours talk time |
| 9.52 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The iPad 10.2-inch is much better than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, getting a 79.3 score against 68.7. IPad 10.2-inch is a heavier device than the Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, but they have the same thickness. The Apple iPad 10.2-inch counts with a more vivid display than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because it has more pixels per screen inch, a bigger display and a lot higher resolution of 1620 x 2160.
The iPad 10.2-inch counts with a much better memory capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. The iPad 10.2-inch counts with a little faster CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processing unit, it also counts with a greater amount of RAM and a higher number of cores.
IPad 10.2-inch features a very superior battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because it has a 98 percent more battery capacity. The iPad 10.2-inch shoots greater photographs and videos than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because it has a much higher 1920x1080 video definition and a way more mega pixels back facing camera.
Although iPad 10.2-inch is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, giving up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your money.
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