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Apple iPad 4
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| Global Score | |
| 65 | 70.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Windows 8 | iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6 |
| 2013-06-20 | 0000-00-00 |
| 10.13 x 6.51 x 0.32 inches | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches |
| 20.46 ounces | 23.35 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| $ 95.00 | $ 740.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1366 x 768 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 155 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| 400 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z2760 chipset | Apple A6X chipset |
| Saltwell (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1400 MHz processor |
| 2 GB (400 MHz) RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX 545 @ 533 MHz GPU | PowerVR SGX554 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 5.8 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Polymer Battery | Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The iPad 4 has a score of 70.8, which is slightly better than the Samsung ATIV Tab 3's 65 global score. IPad 4 is a heavier and thicker tablet than the Samsung ATIV Tab 3. The iPad 4 counts with iOS 7.x OS, while Samsung ATIV Tab 3 works with Windows 8 OS. Apple iPad 4 features a bit more powerful CPU than Samsung ATIV Tab 3, because although it has less RAM, and they both have a Dual-Core processing unit, the Apple iPad 4 also counts with a graphics processing unit.
IPad 4 has a sharper display than Samsung ATIV Tab 3, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a much better 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution and a lot better pixel density. The Apple iPad 4 counts with a very superior memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Samsung ATIV Tab 3, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 64 GB more internal memory.
Apple iPad 4 has a battery lifetime that's very similar to the Samsung ATIV Tab 3 one. IPad 4 shoots way better photos and videos than Samsung ATIV Tab 3. They have the same 1920x1080 video definition, the same video frame rate and a camera with a 5 MP resolution.
Although iPad 4 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung ATIV Tab 3, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung ATIV Tab 3. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy Samsung ATIV Tab 3, letting go a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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