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Apple iPad 3
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 76.9 | 67.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.4 | iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6, 5.1 |
| 2014-01-06 | 2012-03-07 |
| 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches |
| 26.10 ounces | 23.00 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 350.00 | $ 335.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.2 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | IPS LCD |
| 247 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Apple A5X chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Quad core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU |
| 9.27 | 7.83 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.56 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 35.00mm focal length |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.7 | 7.81 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 6.9 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 9500mAh Battery | 11560mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 9.92 | 11.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is better than Apple iPad 3, with a 76.9 score against 67.7. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is a newer and thinner device than the Apple iPad 3, but it's also heavier. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has Android 4.4 operating system, and Apple iPad 3 works with iOS 7.x operating system.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a quite superior processing power than iPad 3, because it has an extra graphics processor, 2 GB more RAM and a greater number of cores (and also faster). The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a little sharper display than iPad 3, because although it has a bit worse screen pixels density, it also counts with a bigger display and a quite better 1600 x 2560 resolution.
IPad 3 features a slightly bigger memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal memory capacity. IPad 3 counts with superior battery performance than Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, because it has a 11560mAh battery size.
IPad 3 features just a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, although it has a lot less megapixels camera in the back and a lower (Full HD) video quality.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 costs a bit more money than Apple iPad 3, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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