Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467)
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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9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Triple-core
7340
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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8"
SLCD
SLCD
800x1280
5
MP
MP
1.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
Model | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) |
Other model names | iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6 | Tablet Galaxy Note 8.0 4G LTE (AT&T), Samsung Kona |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() USA |
Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Release date | 10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014 | 6/21/2013 |
Depth | 6.1 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) |
Weight | 437 grams (15.3 ounces) | 340 grams (11.9 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT SuperClear LCD |
Screen size | 9.7" inches | 8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) | 800x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 264 PPI | 189 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 |
๐ค Operating System | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
System version | iOS 8.0 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | iPadOS 13 | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Apple A8X (20nm) | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm) |
CPU | Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core) | ARM Mali-400 MP4 |
Performance (benchmark) | Basemark X: 29753 | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat3 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 17) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 31mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | VGA (640x480) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 31mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 7340 mAh | 4600 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 8 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold โข Retina display โข Oleophobic coating โข AirDrop file sharing โข iCloud service โข iCloud Keychain โข FaceTime HD | โข Colors: Black, White, Brown โข Samsung TouchWiz UX โข S Pen โข AT&T Locker and AllAccess โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-i467) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.59W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |