Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.4 | 65.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | iOS 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x |
| 2016-04-01 | 2017-03-24 |
| 7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 inches | 9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 inches |
| 9.98 ounces | 16.86 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Aluminum |
| $ 150.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 chipset | Apple A9 APL0898 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A7, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | Twister, 64-bit, 16 nm (Dual-Core 1850 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Mali-T720 GPU | PowerVR GT7600 GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | -- |
| microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.06 | 0 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 8.25 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G) |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 2.4 | 4.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 8827mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 9.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
IPad 9.7-inch is a bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), having a score of 65.4 against 60.4. IPad 9.7-inch is a newer and somewhat thinner device than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), although it's incredibly heavier. The iPad 9.7-inch works with iOS 13.x operating system, while Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) has Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.
The Apple iPad 9.7-inch has a bit more powerful processing unit than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has a lower number of cores , it also counts with a larger amount of RAM memory. Apple iPad 9.7-inch has a little sharper display than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because it has a lot higher resolution of 1536 x 2048, a little bit more pixels per inch of screen and a lot larger display.
The Galaxy Tab A (2016) features a lot bigger memory capacity for applications and games than iPad 9.7-inch, because it has a slot for an external memory card that supports up to 200 GB. IPad 9.7-inch features a way better camera than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because it has a back camera with a much better resolution and a lot higher (Full HD) video definition.
IPad 9.7-inch features a superior battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because it has an 8827mAh battery capacity.
Apple iPad 9.7-inch costs a lot more than the Galaxy Tab A (2016), but you can get a better tablet for that few more dollars.
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