Compare tablets
Apple iPad 3
64 GB AT&T| Global Score | |
| 65.7 | 71.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 7.1 Nougat | iOS 6.1, 6, 5.1 |
| 2017-10-10 | 2012-03-07 |
| 8.35 x 4.89 x 0.35 inches | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches |
| 12.84 ounces | 23.35 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| Metal | -- |
| -- | $ 300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 8917 chipset | Apple A5X chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | Quad core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU |
| 8.28 | 7.83 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.48 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 35.00mm focal length |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.47 | 7.81 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 3 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 11560mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 11.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Apple iPad 3 has a global score of 71.1, which is slightly better than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s general score of 65.7. The Apple iPad 3 counts with iOS 6.1 operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has Android 9.0 Pie operating system. Despite being the best tablet in our current comparison, Apple iPad 3's construction is noticeably older, notably heavier and just a bit thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017).
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) features a bit better performance than iPad 3, because it has 1 GB more RAM and 2 more cpu cores. Apple iPad 3 counts with a much more vibrant screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), because it has a bigger display, a way better resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels and more pixels per inch of screen.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) counts with a bit better camera than iPad 3, and although they both have the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality and the same 30 fps video frame rates, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) also has a way more MP camera and a way larger aperture to take better low light photos.
The Apple iPad 3 features a little bit better storage capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage capacity. IPad 3 counts with a much longer battery performance than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), because it has a 131 percent bigger battery capacity.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.