Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 2:10 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) Compare Apple iPad 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)

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9 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
+128GB (122GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+1536x2048 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+264 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+9.7"116% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(front) HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (800x480)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+11560 mAh5 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
662 grams (23.17 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)5 times Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)36% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

25 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

eMMC 4.5

Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Other model names	iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012	11/1/2014
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	662 grams (23.17 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	9.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
System version	iOS 6.0	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	iOS 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (122GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
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	100/50 Mbps	150/50 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, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1459 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1460 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1459 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1460 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)	LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, 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
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	WVGA (800x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	11560 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	12 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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: Black, White • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body)