Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 65.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 3.0 | iOS 12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x |
| 2011-03-22 | 2015-07-15 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 3.10 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 399.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 4 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1136 x 640 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A8 APL1011 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Typhoon, 64-bit, 20 nm (Dual-Core 1100 MHz) processor |
| -- | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR Series 6XT GX6450 GPU |
| 7.47 | 7.92 |
| 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 | 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 | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1043mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 2.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The iPod touch 6th generation is better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, getting a 65.6 score against 58.1. The iPod touch 6th generation works with iOS 12.x OS, while Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes with Android 3.0 OS. IPod touch 6th generation's design is notably newer, incredibly thinner and extremely lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.
The Apple iPod touch 6th generation has a much better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a little bit worse 640 x 1136 resolution and a much smaller screen, it also counts with much more pixels per display inch. The iPod touch 6th generation features a very superior memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 128 GB internal memory.
IPod touch 6th generation counts with a bit faster processing unit than Galaxy Tab 8.9. They have 2 cpu cores. The iPod touch 6th generation shoots a lot better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot better video resolution and a back-facing camera with a way higher 8 megapixels resolution.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a superior battery life than iPod touch 6th generation, because it has a 6000mAh battery capacity against 1043mAh.
The Apple iPod touch 6th generation is way more expensive than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, but you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.