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Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A
256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530) Compare Apple iPad X
10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)

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iPad (WiFi 16GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB) vs Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+1.5GB5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
680 grams (23.8 ounces)vs+487 grams (17.05 ounces)40%
Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)67%
Thinner
768x1024 pixelsvs+1280x800 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
132 PPIvs+149 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
9.7"vs+10.1"4%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)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
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available)
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
6800 mAh
+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
ModeliPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Other model namesApple iPad 1 A1219 (WiFi)Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T530, Galaxy Tab4 10.1 NOOK
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date3/1/20106/1/2014
Depth13.4 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)176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)
Weight680 grams (23.8 ounces)487 grams (17.05 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size9.7" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels1280x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)132 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
System versioniOS 4.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateiOS 5.1.1Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Chipset32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8026
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1.5GB
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (720x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh6800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Digital compass
• iCloud service
• Colors: White, Black
• Samsung TouchWiz UX UI

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.289W/kg (body)
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