Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/13/2019 10:42 PM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M20 X Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)

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12 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
+64GB (54GB available)157% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)44% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1536x2048 pixels24% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+9.7"54% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7340 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
444 grams (15.54 ounces)	vs	+186 grams (6.51 ounces)139% Lighter
264 PPI	vs	+409 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 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
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras

Full HD (1920x1080)

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
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Model	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
Other model names	iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6	Galaxy M20 SM-M205G/Dual-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014	2/5/2019, Announced: 1/28/2019
Depth	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)	74.5 x 156.4 millimeters (2.93 x 6.16 in)
Weight	444 grams (15.54 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	9.7" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	iPadOS 13	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 1.1 / 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29753	AnTuTu: 108751 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	600/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm120°
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7340 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue • 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+ • Dolby Atmos sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.248W/kg (head), 1.591W/kg (body)