Apple iPad 4 (4G 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2014 9:09 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:41 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X Apple iPad 4 (4G 16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) Compare Apple iPad 4 X

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 16GB)

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4 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
+9.7"15% Larger screen	vs	8.4"
+11560 mAh136% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4900 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
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core74% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
662 grams (23.17 ounces)	vs	+298 grams (10.43 ounces)122% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)42% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1536x2048 pixels	vs	+1600x2560 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
264 PPI	vs	+359 PPI36% 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
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP69% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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	+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

21 Common items in both devices

16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (11.49GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Other model names	iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA)	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung Klimt
Country or region available	(Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012	7/1/2014
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 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)
Weight	662 grams (23.17 ounces)	298 grams (10.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	9.7" inches	8.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	1600x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	359 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
System version	iOS 6.0	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	iOS 10	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-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 SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
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	100/50 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, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1459 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1460 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1459 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1460 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)	LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
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)	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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
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, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	11560 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 100.000:1 screen contrast
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad 4 (4G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.63W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.26W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)

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Apple iPad 4 (4G 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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