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Apple iPad 3
32 GB Verizon| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 69.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 3.0 | iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6, 5.1 |
| 2011-03-22 | 2012-03-07 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 23.35 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | $ 270.00 |
| 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 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| -- | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Quad core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU |
| 7.47 | 7.83 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 5.8 |
| 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 |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 3.9 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 11560mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 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
The Apple iPad 3 has a general score of 69.5, which is better than Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 general score. Apple iPad 3 is a newer portable tablet than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it's way heavier and just a bit thicker. Apple iPad 3 counts with iOS 7.x OS, and Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with Android 3.0 OS. The Apple iPad 3 counts with a bit better processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both of them have the same number of cores.
Apple iPad 3 features a more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a little larger display, a way better 1536 x 2048 resolution and much more pixels per inch in the display. The iPad 3 takes way better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution and a lot better resolution back facing camera.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a lot bigger storage capacity to store more games and applications than Apple iPad 3, because it has 64 GB internal memory. The iPad 3 counts with a superior battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a 11560mAh battery size against 6000mAh.
The iPad 3 is a little more expensive than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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