Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 79.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | -- |
| 2015-05-02 | 2019-09-25 |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 9.80 x 6.80 x 0.29 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 17.39 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gold, Silver and Space gray |
| -- | Aluminum |
| $ 160.00 | $ 559.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 10.2 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 2160 x 1620 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 265 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 5.9 | 7.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24 (16 nm) chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Hurricane and Zephyr, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus GPU |
| 8.1 | 9.27 |
| 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 |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 6.05 | 8.36 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| -- | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 8827mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 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
Apple iPad 10.2-inch is way better than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, having a score of 79.3 against 60.5. Apple iPad 10.2-inch's body has the same thickness than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, but it is just a little heavier. IPad 10.2-inch counts with a much more vibrant screen than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a lot higher resolution of 1620 x 2160 pixels, a much better screen density and a little bigger display.
IPad 10.2-inch counts with a very superior storage capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory capacity. The Apple iPad 10.2-inch counts with a greater performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and although they both have a Quad-Core processing unit, the Apple iPad 10.2-inch also has 1,5 GB more RAM.
The iPad 10.2-inch takes much better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a lot better 8 mega pixels resolution camera in the back and a lot better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition. The iPad 10.2-inch has a way better battery duration than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a 47% greater battery size.
The Apple iPad 10.2-inch is a lot more expensive than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7, but you can get a much better tablet for that few extra dollars.
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