Compare tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
Apple iPad 3
64 GB AT&T| Global Score | |
| 60.7 | 71.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.1, 4.0.3 | iOS 6.1, 6, 5.1 |
| 2012-02-13 | 2012-03-07 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches |
| 12.13 ounces | 23.35 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| $ 150.00 | $ 300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A5X chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Quad core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU |
| 7.65 | 7.83 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.12 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 35.00mm focal length |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 7.81 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 3.5 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 11560mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 11.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Apple iPad 3 is much better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), with a general score of 71.1 against 60.7. Apple iPad 3's construction is noticeably heavier but a bit thinner than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and both of them were released only 1 months apart. Apple iPad 3 works with iOS 6.1 operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) works with Android 4.1 operating system.
Apple iPad 3 has a little better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). Both of them have a Dual-Core processing unit and 1 GB of RAM. The Apple iPad 3 counts with a better looking display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has much more pixels per display inch, a lot larger display and a much higher 1536 x 2048 resolution.
The iPad 3 features a very superior camera than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a back-facing camera with lot more MP and a lot higher (Full HD) video quality. The iPad 3 features just a bit bigger memory capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with 32 GB more internal memory.
IPad 3 counts with a really longer battery performance than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has 11560mAh of battery capacity against 4000mAh.
Apple iPad 3 costs a lot more than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.