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Apple iPad (3G 64GB) vs Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Samsung Gear S2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Gear S2 X Apple iPad (3G 64GB) 09Points
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A
256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T) Compare Apple iPad X
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)

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iPad (3G 64GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 64GB) vs Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)} 13 Advantages Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
+64GB (60GB available)29 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+768x1024 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x360 pixels
+9.7"7 times
Larger screen
vs1.2"
+2300000 apps (App Store)1532 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6800 mAh22 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs300 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTMLAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
730 grams (25.55 ounces)vs+51 grams (1.79 ounces)13 times
Lighter
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
132 PPIvs+424 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
ModeliPad (3G 64GB)Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Other model namesApple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)T-Mobile Samsung Gear S2 SM-R730T, Samsung Orbis
Country or region availableCanadaUSA(Europe)
Canada, USA, (Europe)
USA
USA
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date4/30/201011/1/2015
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)44 x 51.8 millimeters (1.73 x 2.04 in)
Weight730 grams (25.55 ounces)51 grams (1.79 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size9.7" inches1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~20.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels360x360 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)132 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
System versioniOS 4.0Tizen 2.3
Firmware updateiOS 5.1.1Tizen 2.3.2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Chipset32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8x26
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage64GB (60GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Back camera (main camera)Not supportedNot supported
Main camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (primary)Not supportedNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.264, MOVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered48 hours (2 days)

➕ Other features

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLNot supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver
• Oleophobic coating screen
• iCloud service
• Colors: Black, White
• Stainless Steel body
• Samsung Pay
• S-Voice, S-Health
• Wireless Charging (Qi)
• IP68 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1.5m and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad (3G 64GB)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.737W/kg (head), 0.893W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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