Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB) vs Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 vs Apple iPad 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2013 9:06 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 12:02 PM

Compare Apple iPad 3 X Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
PLS

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB)

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10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	vs	11 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core60% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+597 grams (20.9 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+10.1"4% Larger screen	vs	9.7"
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
149 PPI	vs	+264 PPI77% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
7000 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh65% 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

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 WiFi N8010, Samsung GT-N8010	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	8/16/2012	3/16/2012
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	180 x 262 millimeters (7.09 x 10.31 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	597 grams (20.9 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	10.1" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 5.1.0
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4	PowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.41	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	100/50 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 Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	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
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	S-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7000 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	33 hours (1.4 days)	9 hours
Standby	1500 hours (62.5 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Call control	feature not registered	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White on silver • Samsung TouchWiz UI • S Pen Stylus • WiFi direct • Adobe Photoshop Touch app • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8010 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.83W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered