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| Global Score | |
| 65.4 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Samsung |
| iOS 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2017-03-24 | 2015-05-02 |
| 9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 16.86 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum | -- |
| $ 220.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 8 inches |
| 2048 x 1536 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 264 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A9 APL0898 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| Twister, 64-bit, 16 nm (Dual-Core 1850 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| PowerVR GT7600 GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| -- | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 0 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 8.25 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 4.8 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8827mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 9.52 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Apple iPad 9.7-inch has a general score of 65.4, which is a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0's overall score of 62.8. The Apple iPad 9.7-inch construction is newer than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0's, although it is heavier and a little thicker. Apple iPad 9.7-inch has iOS 13.x operating system, while Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 works with Android 7.1 Nougat operating system.
The iPad 9.7-inch counts with a more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a way better 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution, a lot better pixels count per display inch and a larger display. Apple iPad 9.7-inch counts with a little bit better processing power than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has 2 less CPU cores , it also counts with a greater amount of RAM.
The Apple iPad 9.7-inch counts with a much better camera than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a way more MP camera in the back and a lot higher 1920x1080 video resolution. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has a much greater storage capacity for games and applications than Apple iPad 9.7-inch, because it has a SD memory slot that allows a maximum of 128 GB.
IPad 9.7-inch counts with a very superior battery duration than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has an 8827mAh battery capacity against 4200mAh.
Although Apple iPad 9.7-inch is a better device, it costs more money than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy Apple iPad 9.7-inch, but if you don't you can save some money and buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, letting go some specs and features.
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