Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F) vs Apple iPad 4 (4G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 vs Apple iPad 4 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/18/2015 5:57 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:41 AM

Compare Apple iPad 4 X Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPad 4 (4G 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)

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16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)4 times Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)49% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+401 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (26GB available)136% More internal storage for applications and files
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels52% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+9.7"76% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A7 2015, Galaxy A7 4G LTE SM-A700F	iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA)
Country or region available	United Arab Emirates, (Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	2/1/2015	11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012
Depth	6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 151 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	iOS 6.0
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)	32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T628 MP6	PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	A1459 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1460 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat3 A1459 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1460 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Pearl White, Black, Champagne Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • FaceTime HD
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)	feature not registered