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Apple iPad 3
64 GB AT&T| Global Score | |
| 71.1 | 74.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Samsung |
| iOS 6.1, 6, 5.1 | Android 4.4 |
| 2012-03-07 | 2014-01-06 |
| 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches | 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.29 inches |
| 23.35 ounces | 16.54 ounces |
| Black and White | White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 300.00 | $ 539.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 2048 x 1536 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 264 pixels per inch | 299 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A5X chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Quad core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 7.83 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 35.00mm focal length | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.81 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | SIM |
| 6.9 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 11560mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 8220mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 11.2 | 9.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is slightly better than iPad 3, with a score of 74.6 against 71.1. The Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 counts with Android 4.4 OS, while iPad 3 comes with iOS 6.1 OS. Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1's body is newer, incredibly thinner and noticeably lighter than the iPad 3. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 has a better CPU than iPad 3, because it has an extra GPU, 1 GB more RAM memory and a greater number of cores.
Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 counts with a bit sharper screen than Apple iPad 3, because it has a bit higher quantity of pixels in each inch of display, a slightly better 1600 x 2560 resolution and a quite larger screen. IPad 3 features a little bit more storage for games and applications than Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 32 GB more internal storage capacity.
Apple iPad 3 features a superior battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, because it has a 41% greater battery size. The iPad 3 has a way better camera than Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, although it has a worse (Full HD) video definition and a way lower resolution camera in the back.
Although Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Apple iPad 3, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Apple iPad 3. If you prefer to save some money, you can get Apple iPad 3, letting go some specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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