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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 vs Apple iPad Air tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad Air X Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530) 07Points
10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Apple iPad Air (WiFi 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)

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Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530) vs iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)} 17 Advantages Apple iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
+1.5GB50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10.1"4%
Larger screen
vs9.7"
+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
487 grams (17.05 ounces)vs+469 grams (16.42 ounces)4%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1280x800 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+264 PPI77%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+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
(front) VGA (720x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
6800 mAhvs+8820 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T530, Galaxy Tab4 10.1 NOOKiPad Air A1474 (WiFi), iPad 5 Air, iPad Air 1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date6/1/201411/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight487 grams (17.05 ounces)469 grams (16.42 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1280x800 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopiOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ802664bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 13597

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory1.5GB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh8820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black
• Samsung TouchWiz UX UI
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.07W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.289W/kg (body)feature not registered
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