Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) vs Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Apple iPad Air devices, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

1/5/2020 12:41 PM, updated: 4/1/2020 12:17 PM

Compare Apple iPad Air XSamsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

10PointsApple iPad Air (4G 128GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X

Specifications Compare Models

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

64bit Dual

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)

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22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	vs	10 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
+1.6Ghz 64bit Octa-Core55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4Ghz 64bit Dual-Core
+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)183% Lighter	vs	478 grams (16.73 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+268 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+2500000 apps (Google Play Store)19% More apps available to download and use	vs	2100000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+128GB (117GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels180% Higher resolution screen
6.4"	vs	+9.7"52% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+8820 mAh121% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Model	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A20 SM-A205U (Unlocked) NFC, SM-A205UZKAXAA	iPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	April, 2019	November, 2013
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	478 grams (16.73 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Operating system	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 12
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7884 (14nm)	64bit - Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.6Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A73 1.35Ghz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A53	1.4Ghz Dual-Core Cyclone
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	PowerVR G6430 MP4
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (117GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
Display	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
Calling	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Camera	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawidef/2.212mm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	33mm 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope
Other features	- Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange - 19.5:9 display ratio HD+ - One UI - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Space Gray, Silver - Retina display - Oleophobic coating - AirDrop file sharing - iCloud service - iCloud Keychain - FaceTime HD
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	8820 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Fast battery charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	1560 minutes \| 26 hours \| 1.1 days	600 minutes \| 10 hours \| 0.4 day
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)	Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head) \| 1.37W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered