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Samsung Galaxy Tab
P1000| Global Score | |
| 58.6 | 62.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 2.3.3, 2.2 | iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6 |
| 2010-09-02 | 2012-09-12 |
| 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches | 4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches |
| 13.40 ounces | 3.10 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 130.00 | $ 265.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 4 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 640 x 1136 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A5 chipset |
| Single-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU |
| 7.38 | 8.01 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.8 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 720 x 480 (30 fps) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.16 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 4.1 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1030mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 2.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The iPod Touch 5th Generation has a global score of 62.7, which is just a bit better than the Galaxy Tab's general score of 58.6. The iPod Touch 5th Generation design is noticeably newer, noticeably thinner and incredibly lighter than the Galaxy Tab. The iPod Touch 5th Generation works with iOS 7.x OS, while Galaxy Tab counts with Android 2.3.3 OS.
Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation features a bit superior processor than Galaxy Tab, and although they both have 512 MB of RAM, the Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation also has more 1000 megahertz processing cores and an additional graphics processing unit. Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation counts with a much sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab, because although it has a lot smaller screen, it also counts with way more pixels per screen inch and a slightly better 1136 x 640 pixels resolution.
The iPod Touch 5th Generation features a much bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory capacity. IPod Touch 5th Generation counts with a lot better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab, because it has a much higher resolution camera in the back and a much higher 1920x1080 video quality.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab features a way better battery life than Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity.
Although Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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