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Apple iPad 3
64 GB AT&T| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 71.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 3.0 | iOS 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 | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 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 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 | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 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 |
| 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 score of 71.1, which is way better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9's overall score of 58.1. Apple iPad 3 works with iOS 6.1 operating system, and Galaxy Tab 8.9 works with Android 3.0 operating system. Apple iPad 3's construction is newer than Galaxy Tab 8.9's, but it is just a bit thicker and heavier.
The Apple iPad 3 has a little better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both have a Dual-Core CPU. The Apple iPad 3 has a better display than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot more pixels per screen inch, a quite bigger screen and a way better 1536 x 2048px resolution. IPad 3 shoots much clearer pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot better (Full HD) video definition and a back-facing camera with a lot higher 5 MP resolution.
IPad 3's storage to install applications and games is very similar to Galaxy Tab 8.9's one, they have equal internal memory. IPad 3 features a way better battery performance than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a 93 percent greater battery capacity.
IPad 3 is a bit more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it's still a good choice, because you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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