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Apple iPad 2
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 62.1 | 78.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Samsung |
| iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6, 5.1, 5, 4.x | Android 4.4 |
| 2011-03-02 | 2014-01-06 |
| 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.34 inches | 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches |
| 21.62 ounces | 26.10 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 505.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 12.2 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 247 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.3 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A5 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.01 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 0.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.16 | 7.7 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | SIM |
| 3.5 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6944mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 9500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.24 | 9.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has an overall score of 78.5, which is way better than the iPad 2's 62.1 overall score. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is a notably newer and just a little bit thinner tablet device than iPad 2, although it's also heavier. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 works with Android 4.4 OS, while iPad 2 has iOS 7.x OS.
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a faster processing unit than Apple iPad 2, because it has 2 more processing cores, a much better 450 megahertz graphics processor and a greater amount of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a much more vibrant screen than iPad 2, because it has a lot higher screen pixel density, a much higher 1600 x 2560 resolution and a larger display.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a lot bigger memory capacity to store more games and applications than iPad 2, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal storage, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 also has a SD card slot that admits a maximum of 64 GB. The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a much longer battery performance than Apple iPad 2, because it has a 9500mAh battery capacity instead of 6944mAh.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 shoots a lot better photos and videos than iPad 2, because it has a back-facing camera with lot more mega pixels and a lot better video definition.
In addition to being the best tablet in our current comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is also a lot cheaper, which makes this tablet a great choice.
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