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Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 X Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) 12Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X
8.4"
SLCD

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)

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iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) vs Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
+128GB (117GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)18%
Thinner
vs7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT SuperClear LCD
+9.7"15%
Larger screen
vs8.4"
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+7340 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4800 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)vs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core41%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
444 grams (15.54 ounces)vs+331 grams (11.59 ounces)34%
Lighter
1536x2048 pixelsvs+1600x2560 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
264 PPIvs+359 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MPvs+(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

20 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
ModeliPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Other model namesiPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 3G SM-T321, TabPRO 8.4
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/20142/13/2014
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)128.5 x 219 millimeters (5.06 x 8.62 in)
Weight444 grams (15.54 ounces)331 grams (11.59 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size9.7" inches8.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)1600x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI359 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
System versioniOS 8.0Android 4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateiPadOS 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
CPUTriple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 29753feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (117GB available)16GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity7340 mAh4800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours11 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
โ€ข Retina display
โ€ข Oleophobic coating
โ€ข AirDrop file sharing
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข iCloud Keychain
โ€ข FaceTime HD
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UI
โ€ข USB On-The-Go 1.3
โ€ข Dual shot camera
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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