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Apple iPad 3
64 GB AT&T| Global Score | |
| 58.8 | 71.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | iOS 6.1, 6, 5.1 |
| 2011-08-28 | 2012-03-07 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches |
| 16.05 ounces | 23.35 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| -- | $ 300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A5X chipset |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| -- | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Quad core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU |
| 7.92 | 7.83 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 4.4 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 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 |
| 5.61 | 7.81 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery | 11560mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.6 | 11.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Apple iPad 3 is way better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, with a 71.1 score against 58.8. Despite being the best tablet in this comparison review, Apple iPad 3's body is heavier and just a little thicker than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. Apple iPad 3 has iOS 6.1 OS, while Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE counts with Android 4.0 OS.
IPad 3 features a better screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a way greater pixel density, a bit bigger screen and a much better resolution of 1536 x 2048px. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE counts with just a little better hardware performance than iPad 3. They have a Dual-Core processor. IPad 3 counts with a very superior storage capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has 64 GB internal memory capacity.
The iPad 3 has a superior battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a 11560mAh battery size against 6100mAh. Apple iPad 3 features a way better camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a lot higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution and a much higher 5 mega pixels resolution back camera.
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