Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500) vs Apple iPad (3G 64GB)

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

6/5/2014 10:46 PM, updated: 4/1/2020 10:23 AM

Compare Apple iPad X Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Apple iPad (3G 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)

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17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	vs	8 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 64GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR22 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)5 times Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)43% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+217 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
4GB (1.88GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)31 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+768x1024 pixels105% Higher resolution screen
4.3"	vs	+9.7"126% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

9 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
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Model	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Core Plus SM-G350	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	10/2/2013	4/30/2010
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 129.7 millimeters (2.6 x 5.11 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Broadcom BCM28155	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	VideoCore IV	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (1.88GB available)	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
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	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	10 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Java framework	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	iPad (3G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.536W/kg (head), 0.462W/kg (body)	feature not registered