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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 65.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.0.4, 3.0 | iOS 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x |
| 2011-03-22 | 2017-03-24 |
| 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches | 9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 inches |
| 19.93 ounces | 16.86 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 410.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A9 APL0898 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Twister, 64-bit, 16 nm (Dual-Core 1850 MHz) processor |
| -- | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR GT7600 GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | -- |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.8 | 0 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 8.25 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G) |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery | 8827mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.16 | 9.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
IPad 9.7-inch has a general score of 65.4, which is better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1's 58.1 global score. The iPad 9.7-inch body is way newer, somewhat lighter and somewhat thinner than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. The iPad 9.7-inch has iOS 13.x operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has Android 4.0.4 operating system.
IPad 9.7-inch has a better performing processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Both have a Dual-Core CPU. IPad 9.7-inch features a slightly better screen than Galaxy Tab 10.1, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a much greater pixel number per display inch and a way better resolution of 1536 x 2048.
The iPad 9.7-inch captures greater videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and although they both have the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution, the iPad 9.7-inch also has higher video frame rates and a camera in the back with much more MP. Galaxy Tab 10.1 features a much bigger storage capacity to store more apps and games than Apple iPad 9.7-inch.
Apple iPad 9.7-inch has longer battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, because it has an 8827mAh battery capacity against 6800mAh.
Despite of being the best tablet in our comparison, the iPad 9.7-inch is also by far the cheapest.
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