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Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB) vs Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus vs Apple iPad 4 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad 4 X Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB) 36Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)

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Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)} 36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB) vs iPad 4 (4G 128GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)3 times
Lighter
vs662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x3040 pixels39%
Higher resolution screen
vs1536x2048 pixels
+526 PPI99%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs264 PPI
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.5 (aperture)60%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP14 times
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) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 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 LTE-A) 2000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
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
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
128GB (109GB available)vs+128GB (122GB available)12%
More internal storage for applications and files
6.4"vs+9.7"52%
Larger screen
4100 mAhvs+11560 mAh182%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

17 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
ModelGalaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S10+ (Snapdragon) G975W, Samsung Beyond 2iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA)
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/201911/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)74.1 x 157.6 millimeters (2.92 x 6.2 in)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)526 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 6.0
Firmware updateAndroid 12iOS 10
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (122GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1459 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1460 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat3
A1459 version:
LTE (Bands 4, 17)
A1460 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depth f/2.222mm
1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh11560 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Flamingo Pink
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Black, White
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975W 128GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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