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| Global Score | |
| 77.4 | 77.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.3 | iOS 8.x |
| 2013-09-04 | 2014-10-16 |
| 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches | 9.45 x 6.67 x 0.24 inches |
| 19.29 ounces | 15.41 ounces |
| Black and White | Gold and Gray |
| -- | Aluminium |
| $ 549.00 | $ 275.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | IPS LCD |
| 299 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Apple A8X chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | 64-bit Cyclone (Single-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | PowerVR GXA6850 GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.46 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 6.49 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery | 7340mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 43 hours talk time | -- |
| 9.12 | 8.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) is just a bit better than iPad Air 2, with a score of 77.4 against 77.1. Despite being the best we compare here, we must highlight that it's also older, a lot thicker and noticeably heavier. The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) comes with Android 4.4.2 operating system, and iPad Air 2 counts with iOS 8.x operating system.
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) counts with just a bit better processing power than Apple iPad Air 2, because although it has a 32 bits CPU instead of 64-bits, it also counts with more RAM memory, an extra graphics co-processor and a larger number of faster cores. GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) features a slightly better screen than iPad Air 2, because it has a bit bigger display, a bit higher pixel density and a bit higher resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels.
The Apple iPad Air 2 captures way better pictures and videos than Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition). Both of them have the same video frame rates, the same (Full HD) video definition and a 8 megapixels camera in the back. GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) counts with a very superior storage capacity for games and applications than Apple iPad Air 2, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal memory, the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) also has a slot for external memory cards that admits a maximum of 64 GB.
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) counts with a bit better battery life than iPad Air 2, because it has an 8220mAh battery size against 7340mAh.
Although GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Apple iPad Air 2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Apple iPad Air 2. If you want to save some money, you can buy Apple iPad Air 2, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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