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Apple iPad Air
Wi-Fi Only 128 GB| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 77.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 3.0 | iOS 8.x, 7.x |
| 2011-03-22 | 2013-10-22 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 16.86 ounces |
| -- | Black, Gray and White |
| -- | Aluminium |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 280.00 |
| 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 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A7 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | 64-bit Cyclone (Dual-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| -- | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 33.00mm focal length |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE and GPRS |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 8820mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 9.52 |
| 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 Air is a lot better than Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a 77.7 score against 58.1. The Apple iPad Air counts with iOS 8.x operating system, and Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 operating system. Even though Apple iPad Air is a bit heavier than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, it's thinner and also much newer.
The iPad Air has a much more powerful processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same number of cores, the iPad Air also has a 64 bits processor and an extra graphics co-processor. Apple iPad Air counts with a brighter screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a quite larger display, a way higher resolution of 1536 x 2048 and a lot better pixel density.
Apple iPad Air takes way better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a much better 1920x1080 video resolution and a back camera with much more mega-pixels. The iPad Air has a way bigger memory to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 128 GB internal storage capacity.
The Apple iPad Air counts with a much better battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 8820mAh of battery capacity.
IPad Air costs a little more than Galaxy Tab 8.9, but you can get a much better tablet for that few more dollars.
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