Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 79.5 | 78.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Samsung |
| iOS 9.x | Android 4.4 |
| 2015-09-09 | 2014-01-06 |
| 12.00 x 8.68 x 0.27 inches | 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches |
| 25.50 ounces | 26.10 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | -- |
| Aluminum | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 424.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.9 inches | 12.2 inches |
| 2048 x 2732 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 265 pixels per inch | 247 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A9X chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Twister ARMv8-A, 64-bit (Single-Core 2260 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR Series 7XT GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.73 | 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 | |
| 8.00 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 |
| 8.36 | 7.7 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 10307mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 9500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 10.48 | 9.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Apple iPad Pro is a little bit better than the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, with a 79.5 score against 78.5. The Apple iPad Pro is a newer tablet, and it's also somewhat thinner and a little bit lighter than Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2. Apple iPad Pro comes with iOS 9.x operating system, and Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 comes with Android 4.4 operating system.
The Apple iPad Pro features a bit sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, because it has a slightly better 2732 x 2048 pixels resolution, a bit higher display pixel density and a bit larger display. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a little better processing power than Apple iPad Pro, because although it has 1 GB lesser RAM, it also counts with an additional graphics co-processor and a higher number of cores.
The Apple iPad Pro counts with a slightly better storage capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with more internal memory. Apple iPad Pro has a slightly better camera than Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, although it has worse video frame rates, they both have a same resolution back facing camera and the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution.
The iPad Pro features a bit better battery duration than Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, because it has an 8% greater battery capacity.
Although Apple iPad Pro is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, letting go a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.