Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/25/2020 2:13 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 2:09 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) X Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) Compare Apple iPad 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)

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11 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels37% Higher resolution screen	vs	1200x1920 pixels
+9.7"21% Larger screen	vs	8"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+11560 mAh175% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4200 mAh
+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	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
662 grams (23.17 ounces)	vs	+321 grams (11.24 ounces)106% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6% Thinner
264 PPI	vs	+283 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(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
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Other model names	Verizon iPad 3 A1403 (4G + CDMA)	Galaxy Tab A8" S Pen WiFi (SM-P200), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8"
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	3/16/2012	4/1/2019, Announced: 3/4/2019
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)	122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in)
Weight	662 grams (23.17 ounces)	321 grams (11.24 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1200x1920 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	283 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
System version	iOS 5.1.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 9.0	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI core 1.1
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543MP4	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
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 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	11560 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	feature not registered
Video calling	Supported	feature not registered
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	feature not registered
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gray • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Blue light filter
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.4W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate