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| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 79.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | iOS 9.x |
| 2015-05-02 | 2015-09-09 |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 12.00 x 8.68 x 0.27 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 25.50 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gold and Gray |
| -- | Aluminum |
| $ 160.00 | $ 424.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 12.9 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 2048 x 2732 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 265 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 5.9 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Apple A9X chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Twister ARMv8-A, 64-bit (Single-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | PowerVR Series 7XT GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.73 |
| 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 | 8.36 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 10307mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 10.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Apple iPad Pro has a score of 79.5, which is a lot better than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7's 60.5 global score. Even though the Apple iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 were released only a couple months apart, Apple iPad Pro's design is a bit thinner but also a lot heavier. Apple iPad Pro works with iOS 9.x operating system, while Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has Android 7.1 Nougat operating system.
IPad Pro has a much sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a way larger display, a much better resolution of 2732 x 2048 and a much higher pixels count per inch of display. The iPad Pro has a much better memory capacity to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with more internal memory.
IPad Pro has just a bit better processing power than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has 3 less cores , it also counts with more RAM memory. The Apple iPad Pro shoots way better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a much better video definition and a camera in the back with a way higher resolution.
IPad Pro has a much longer battery performance than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a 72 percent larger battery size.
Apple iPad Pro costs a lot more money than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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