Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100) vs Apple iPad (3G 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 vs Apple iPad tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/24/2013 2:18 PM, updated: 4/1/2020 10:23 AM

Compare Apple iPad X Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
SLCD

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPad (3G 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)

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17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 64GB)
+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core123% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR27 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
+338 grams (11.83 ounces)116% Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)67% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+800x1280 pixels30% Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+189 PPI43% 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT SuperClear LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
8"	vs	+9.7"21% Larger screen
4600 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Other model names	Tablet Galaxy Note 8.0 3G, Galaxy Note 510, Samsung Kona	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	4/7/2013	4/30/2010
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	135.9 x 210.8 millimeters (5.35 x 8.3 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	338 grams (11.83 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	8" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 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 Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
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	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 850/900/1900/2100	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 Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	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	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Smile 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 Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 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 Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, White, Brown • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen • Java framework	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)	iPad (3G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.83W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.704W/kg (head), 0.998W/kg (body)	feature not registered