Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 4 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/25/2017 12:47 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:41 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime X Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F) Compare Apple iPad 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
+128GB (122GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+9.7"94% Larger screen	vs	5"
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+11560 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
662 grams (23.17 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)4 times Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)16% Thinner
264 PPI	vs	+294 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

18 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
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Model	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
Other model names	iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA)	Galaxy J5 Prime Single-Sim SM-G570F
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Angola, Israel
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012	10/1/2016
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)	69.5 x 142.8 millimeters (2.74 x 5.62 in)
Weight	662 grams (23.17 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	9.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
System version	iOS 6.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (122GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1459 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1460 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1459 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1460 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
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	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	11560 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	16 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Black, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered