Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 65.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 3.0 | iOS 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x |
| 2011-03-22 | 2017-03-24 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 16.86 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 220.00 |
| 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 | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 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 | |
| 64 GB internal memory | -- |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 0 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 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 | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 8827mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 9.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, 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 is much better than Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a 65.4 score against 58.1. Although iPad 9.7-inch is just a bit heavier than Galaxy Tab 8.9, it's somewhat thinner and also extremely newer. IPad 9.7-inch has iOS 13.x operating system, while Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes with Android 3.0 operating system.
IPad 9.7-inch counts with a quite better hardware performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both have a Dual-Core processing unit. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and the iPad 9.7-inch both feature really similar screens, although the iPad 9.7-inch also has a little bit larger display, a lot higher 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution and a much greater pixel amount per screen inch.
Apple iPad 9.7-inch takes way better photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a way higher video quality and a camera with a lot better resolution. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a superior memory for apps and games than Apple iPad 9.7-inch. Apple iPad 9.7-inch has a really longer battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has an 8827mAh battery size.
The iPad 9.7-inch is not only the best tablets in our comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to the other tablets, making it very easy to pick between these tablets.
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