Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/26/2014 1:48 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:05 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 X Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535) Compare Apple iPad 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)

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13 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	1280x800 pixels
+264 PPI77% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+11560 mAh70% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	6800 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
662 grams (23.17 ounces)	vs	+487 grams (17.05 ounces)36% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18% Thinner
9.7"	vs	+10.1"4% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) VGA (720x480)13% 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
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files

15 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
Other model names	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)	Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T535, Samsung SM-T535
Country or region available	Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	3/16/2012	6/1/2014
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)	176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)
Weight	662 grams (23.17 ounces)	487 grams (17.05 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1280x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
System version	iOS 5.1.0	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	iOS 9.0	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)	LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (720x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	11560 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	10 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Wireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White, Black • Samsung TouchWiz UX UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.75W/kg (body)

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Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate