Compare tablets
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Wi-Fi OnlyApple iPad 3
16 GB| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 64.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.4, 4.1.2, 4.1, 4.0 | iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6, 5.1 |
| 2012-02-27 | 2012-03-07 |
| 10.31 x 7.09 x 0.35 inches | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches |
| 21.06 ounces | 23.00 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| $ 385.00 | $ 290.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 4 (4412) chipset | Apple A5X chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| ARM Mali GPU | Quad core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU |
| 8.28 | 7.83 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.72 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 35.00mm focal length |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 7.81 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE and GPRS | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 11560mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.32 | 11.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
IPad 3 has a global score of 64.7, which is a little bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1's score of 63.2. The iPad 3 counts with iOS 7.x OS, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 comes with Android 4.4 OS. Even being the best in this comparison review, the iPad 3 construction is a little thicker and a bit heavier than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 features a little better performance than Apple iPad 3, because it has a higher number of cores and a larger amount of RAM. The iPad 3 counts with a much more vibrant screen than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a much better 1536 x 2048 resolution and a much greater quantity of pixels per inch of screen.
IPad 3 features a greater camera than Galaxy Note 10.1, and although they both have the same resolution camera in the back, the iPad 3 also has a way higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 counts with a much better storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than iPad 3, and although they both have the same 16 GB internal memory, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 also has a SD memory card expansion slot that admits a maximum of 32 GB.
The Apple iPad 3 counts with a really longer battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, because it has a 65% bigger battery capacity.
Despite of being the best tablet in this comparison, Apple iPad 3 is also a lot cheaper, which makes buying this tablet an easy decision.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
