Apple iPad (3G 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/9/2020 10:29 PM, updated: 1/26/2023 3:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) X Apple iPad (3G 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)

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6 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+9.7"21% Larger screen	vs	8"
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6800 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5100 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+347 grams (12.15 ounces)110% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)67% Thinner
768x1024 pixels	vs	+800x1280 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
132 PPI	vs	+189 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)

3.5mm jack

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
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Model	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Other model names	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Galaxy Tab A8" 4G LTE SM-T295NZKMZTO
Country or region available	Canada, USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	4/30/2010	7/5/2019
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	347 grams (12.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	189 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
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	7.2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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 (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
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	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	5100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service	• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white • Kids Home
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.53W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.75W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)