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Apple iPad 3
16 GB| Global Score | |
| 74 | 64.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.4.2 | iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6, 5.1 |
| 2014-01-06 | 2012-03-07 |
| 8.62 x 5.06 x 0.28 inches | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches |
| 11.82 ounces | 23.00 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 289.00 | $ 290.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.4 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1600 x 2560 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | IPS LCD |
| 359 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.8 | 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 |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Quad core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU |
| 9.27 | 7.83 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.16 | 4.4 |
| 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, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 7 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4800mAh Battery | 11560mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 25 hours talk time | -- |
| 6.64 | 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
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 has a global score of 74, which is better than the iPad 3's 64.7 overall score. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is a newer device, and it is also thinner and noticeably lighter than the iPad 3. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 counts with Android 4.4.2 OS, while iPad 3 counts with iOS 7.x OS.
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 has a faster processor than Apple iPad 3, because it has an extra GPU, a larger number of cores and a higher amount of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 counts with a little bit better screen than iPad 3, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a slightly better 2560 x 1600 resolution and a higher display pixel density.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 features a very superior memory to install applications and games than iPad 3, and although they both have equal internal storage, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 also has a slot for SD memory cards that supports up to 64 GB. The iPad 3 takes a bit better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, although it has a lower (Full HD) video definition and a back facing camera with much less mega pixels resolution.
The iPad 3 has a way better battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, because it has a 11560mAh battery capacity against 4800mAh.
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is not only the best tablets between the ones we are comparing, but it's also cheaper than the iPad 3, which makes this tablet an easy choice.
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