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| Global Score | |
| 77 | 66.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Samsung |
| -- | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2018-03-27 | 2013-04-29 |
| 9.40 x 6.60 x 0.29 inches | 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches |
| 16.86 ounces | 10.72 ounces |
| Gold, Gray and Silver | -- |
| Aluminum | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 559.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 7 inches |
| 2048 x 1536 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 264 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB chipset |
| Hurricane and Zephyr, 64-bit, 16 nm (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1,5 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.18 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 8.25 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 5.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8827mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 408 hours standby time |
| 9.52 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The iPad 9.7-inch (2018) is better than the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, having a global score of 77 against 66.5. The iPad 9.7-inch (2018) construction is newer and much thinner than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0's, although it's much heavier. The Apple iPad 9.7-inch (2018) features a little faster processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics co-processor, it also counts with 2 more cpu cores and a higher amount of RAM memory.
The Apple iPad 9.7-inch (2018) features a bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a lot higher resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, a way higher pixels quantity per screen inch and a way bigger screen. IPad 9.7-inch (2018) captures much clearer pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a back-facing camera with a way higher 8 mega-pixels resolution.
The iPad 9.7-inch (2018) features a much better storage capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with more internal memory capacity. Apple iPad 9.7-inch (2018) counts with a much better battery life than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has 8827mAh of battery capacity.
Although Apple iPad 9.7-inch (2018) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy Apple iPad 9.7-inch (2018), else you can save some money and buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, giving up a couple features and specs.
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