Apple iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 4 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2017 1:52 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:41 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro X Apple iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB) Compare Apple iPad 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)

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7 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
+32GB (26GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+1536x2048 pixels52% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+9.7"76% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+11560 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3600 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)99% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
652 grams (22.82 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)3 times Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
264 PPI	vs	+401 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 300 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

18 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Other model names	iPad 4 A1458 (WiFi)	Galaxy J7 Pro J730G/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012	7/1/2017
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)	74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	652 grams (22.82 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	9.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
System version	iOS 6.0	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28,66) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
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	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	11560 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	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, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered