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Apple iPad 4
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| Global Score | |
| 70.8 | 78.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Samsung |
| iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6 | Android 4.4 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2014-01-06 |
| 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches | 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches |
| 23.35 ounces | 26.10 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 740.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 12.2 inches |
| 2048 x 1536 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 264 pixels per inch | 247 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A6X chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1400 MHz processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR SGX554 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.46 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.92 | 7.7 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | SIM |
| 7 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Polymer Battery | 9500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 9.92 |
| 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
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is better than the iPad 4, having a global score of 78.5 against 70.8. The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with Android 4.4 operating system, while iPad 4 counts with iOS 7.x operating system. Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is a somewhat heavier but thinner tablet than the iPad 4. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 and Apple iPad 4 have very similar screens, because although the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a quite inferior count of pixels per inch of screen, it also counts with a slightly higher 1600 x 2560 resolution and a bigger screen.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a little better hardware performance than iPad 4, because it has a larger number of cores , a greater amount of RAM and a better graphics processor working at 450 megahertz. Apple iPad 4 counts with just a bit more memory capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 64 GB more internal memory.
Apple iPad 4 takes just a bit better photos and videos than Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, although it has a lot worse 5 mega-pixels resolution camera and a lower video definition. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a much longer battery performance than iPad 4.
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 not only is the best devices in our comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to the other ones, making it a great choice.
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