Apple iPad (3G 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2014 5:02 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:04 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 X Apple iPad (3G 32GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

12.2"
SLCD

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

9500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)

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3 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 32GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
+730 grams (25.55 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	753 grams (26.36 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+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	+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core192% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR311 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)	vs	+64GB129% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)67% Thinner
768x1024 pixels	vs	+1600x2560 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
132 PPI	vs	+247 PPI87% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
9.7"	vs	+12.2"26% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)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
6800 mAh	vs	+9500 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Other model names	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 SM-P901, Samsung SM-P901
Country or region available	Canada, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	4/30/2010	2/13/2014
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	203.9 x 295.6 millimeters (8.03 x 11.64 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	753 grams (26.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	12.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	1600x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	247 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 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	64GB
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
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	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 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 3.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	9500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • S Pen stylus • e-Meeting • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.67W/kg (body)