Apple iPad (3G 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/16/2014 12:35 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 X Apple iPad (3G 16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.7"
AMOLED

800x1280

3.1
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
+9.7"26% Larger screen	vs	7.7"
+6800 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5100 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+340 grams (11.9 ounces)115% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)70% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
768x1024 pixels	vs	+800x1280 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
132 PPI	vs	+196 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available)

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
Other model names	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 3G P6800, Samsung GT-P6800
Country or region available	Canada, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	4/30/2010	12/1/2011
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	133 x 196.7 millimeters (5.24 x 7.74 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	340 grams (11.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	9.7" inches	7.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	196 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 (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC210 Exynos 4 Dual 4210
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + 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	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	5100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	1000 hours (41.7 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service	• Colors: Black • Samsung TouchWiz UX • DNSe sound enhancement • Quickoffice HD • SNS integration • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.51W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.08W/kg (head)