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Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB) 03Points
Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

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22Points Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB) Compare Apple iPad 2 X
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)

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iPad 2 (3G 32GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB) vs Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
+9.7"15%
Larger screen		vs8.4"
+6930 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs4900 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core143%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
613 grams (21.46 ounces)vs+298 grams (10.43 ounces)106%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)33%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
768x1024 pixelsvs+1600x2560 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
132 PPIvs+359 PPI172%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.7MPvs+(back) 8MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
14 Common items in both devices
32GB (27GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 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

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
ModeliPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Other model namesiPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G)Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung Klimt
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date3/11/20117/1/2014
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)
Weight613 grams (21.46 ounces)298 grams (10.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size9.7" inches8.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels1600x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)132 PPI359 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
System versioniOS 4.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateiOS 9.0Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP2ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/2 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, 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

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)0.7 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution960x720 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
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

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6930 mAh4900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby720 hours (30 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service		• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• 100.000:1 screen contrast

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.63W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.19W/kg (body)0.26W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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