Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPad Air devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
8820
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
32GB (23GB available) |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
Model | Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy S4 Dual-Sim i9502 | iPad Air A1474 (WiFi), iPad 5 Air, iPad Air 1 |
Country or region available | (Global, International), China | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 5/1/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013 | 11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) |
Weight | 132 grams (4.62 ounces) | 469 grams (16.42 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 9.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 264 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | iOS 7.0 |
Firmware update | Android 5.0.1 Lollipop | iOS 12 |
User Interface | TouchWiz UI | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 5410 (28nm) | 64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX544 MP3 (532MHz) | PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark X: 13597 |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 32GB (23GB available) eMMC |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | feature not registered |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | Not supported |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 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/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | 33mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.14µm pixel | 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 | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | 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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | Not supported |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 8820 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | 350 hours (14.6 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Not supported |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB) • Java framework | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) | iPad Air (WiFi 32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |