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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Apple iPad Air 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8) 27Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3220
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 4 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)

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Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8) vs iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)148%
Lighter
vs437 grams (15.3 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
vs1536x2048 pixels
+515 PPI95%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs264 PPI
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 3.7MP200%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
32GB (25GB available)vs+128GB (117GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)39%
Thinner
5.7"vs+9.7"70%
Larger screen
3220 mAhvs+7340 mAh128%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

20 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Other model namesBell/Rogers/Telus Galaxy Note 4 Quad-core 4G, Samsung MuscatiPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date10/10/201410/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)78.6 x 153.5 millimeters (3.09 x 6.04 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)437 grams (15.3 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatiOS 8.0
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowiPadOS 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm)64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Triple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 29753

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
128GB (117GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length31mm lens31mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)3.7 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1440 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lens31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Humidity
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Temperature
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3220 mAh7340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy20 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• S Pen stylus
• S-Voice natural language
• Dropbox 50GB
• Samsung Gear S compatible
• ANT+ support
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910W8)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.67W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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