Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | -- |
| 2015-05-02 | 2018-03-27 |
| 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches | 9.40 x 6.60 x 0.29 inches |
| 11.04 ounces | 16.86 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gold, Gray and Silver |
| -- | Aluminum |
| $ 159.00 | $ 559.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 160 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Hurricane and Zephyr, 64-bit, 16 nm (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus GPU |
| 8.1 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 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 |
| 6.05 | 8.25 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 6 | 5.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 8827mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 9.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The iPad 9.7-inch (2018) has an overall score of 77, which is much better than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0's general score of 62.8. IPad 9.7-inch (2018) is a much heavier tablet than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, but they are equally thin. IPad 9.7-inch (2018) has a sharper display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a way higher pixels count per inch of display, a much better resolution of 1536 x 2048 and a bigger screen.
IPad 9.7-inch (2018) counts with a way bigger memory to install games and applications than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory capacity. IPad 9.7-inch (2018) features a faster CPU than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a Quad-Core CPU, the iPad 9.7-inch (2018) also has more RAM.
IPad 9.7-inch (2018) counts with a much better battery duration than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a 110 percent bigger battery capacity. IPad 9.7-inch (2018) takes greater videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a back-facing camera with much more mega-pixels and a lot higher (Full HD) video definition.
Although iPad 9.7-inch (2018) is a better device, it is way more expensive than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab A 8.0. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, giving up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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