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Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 X Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB) 19Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X
8"
SLCD

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)

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iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)} 19 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB) vs Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)31%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT SuperClear LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+264 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs189 PPI
+9.7"21%
Larger screen
vs8"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+7340 mAh60%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4600 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
444 grams (15.54 ounces)vs+338 grams (11.83 ounces)31%
Lighter
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

19 Common items in both devices
16GB (10GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 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 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
ModeliPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Other model namesiPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6Tablet Galaxy Note 8.0 3G, Galaxy Note 510, Samsung Kona
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/20144/7/2013
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)135.9 x 210.8 millimeters (5.35 x 8.3 in)
Weight444 grams (15.54 ounces)338 grams (11.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size9.7" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI189 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 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
System versioniOS 8.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateiPadOS 13Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Chipset64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPUTriple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 29753feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity7340 mAh4600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours8 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
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, Brown
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UX
โ€ข S Pen
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.83W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.704W/kg (head), 0.998W/kg (body)
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