Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 91.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 3.0 | iPadOS 14.x |
| 2011-03-22 | 2021-05-21 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 11.05 x 8.46 x 0.25 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 24.06 ounces |
| -- | Silver and Space Gray |
| -- | Aluminum and Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 1098.99 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 12.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2732 x 2048 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 265 pixels per inch |
| -- | 1600 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple M1 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | 5 nm (Octa-Core 3100 MHz) processor |
| -- | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Apple 8-core GPU GPU |
| 7.47 | 9.99 |
| 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 | 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.80 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 5.61 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 3.9 | 9.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 10758mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 10.72 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) has an overall score of 91.1, which is way better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9's global score of 58.1. Although the Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) is way heavier than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, it's extremely thinner and way newer. Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) works with iPadOS 14.x operating system, while Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 operating system.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) counts with a much better display than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot higher display density, a lot higher resolution of 2048 x 2732 and a way larger screen. The Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) features a much bigger storage to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 128 GB internal storage capacity.
The Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) has a much faster processor than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a higher number of cores. The iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) features a way better battery life than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 10758mAh of battery capacity. The Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) takes way better photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a back facing camera with way more MP and a way higher video quality.
The iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) is way more expensive than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, but you can get a much better tablet for that few more dollars.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.