Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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9.7"
IPS
IPS
768x1024
0.7
MP
MP
0.3mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
6930
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.65"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1850
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
(front) VGA (640x480) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Model | iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) |
Other model names | iPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G) | Samsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120L, Samsung Dali |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | South Korea |
Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Release date | 3/11/2011 | 1/1/2012 |
Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in) | 68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in) |
Weight | 613 grams (21.46 ounces) | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 9.7" inches | 4.65" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 768x1024 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 132 PPI | 316 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
System version | iOS 4.0 | Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | iOS 9.0 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660 |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX543MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 220 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 64GB (59GB available) | 16GB |
External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 14.4/2 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 1800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat3 (Bands 5) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 0.7 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 960x720 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Not supported | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | VGA (640x480) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Digital TV |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, AAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 6930 mAh | 1850 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 9 hours | 5.9 hours |
Standby | 720 hours (30 days) | 290 hours (12.1 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service | • Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver • Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI • T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea) • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
iPad 2 (3G 64GB) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.09W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.19W/kg (body) | 0.159W/kg (head) |