Physical features | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Model | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Other model names | iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6 | Galaxy Tab A8" S Pen WiFi (SM-P200), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8" |
Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  (Global, International) |
Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Release date | October, 2014 | April, 2019 |
Depth | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) | 122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in) |
Weight | 437 grams (15.3 ounces) | 321 grams (11.24 ounces) |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Antenna | Internal antenna | feature not registered |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
System (OS) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Operating system | iOS 8.0 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | iPadOS 13 | Android 10 |
Hardware | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Chipset | 64bit - Apple A8X (20nm) | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904 (14nm) |
CPU processor | 1.5Ghz 3-Cores Apple Cyclone | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.8Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A73 1.6Ghz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GXA6850 MP8 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Display | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 9.7" inches | 8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1200x1920 pixels (16:10) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 264 PPI | 283 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Display features | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Mobile networks | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | Not supported |
Maximum download/upload | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Network technology | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
GSM Mhz band | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
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 |
Calling | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
Speakerphone | Supported | feature not registered |
Video calling | Supported | feature not registered |
Call control | Not supported | Not supported |
Camera | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 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) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm 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 | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo only main camera |
2ª camera | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Multimedia | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
Connectivity | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Not supported |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
Other functions | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Active noise cancellation | Supported | Not supported |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
| Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Hall effect
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Other features | - Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold - Retina display - Oleophobic coating - AirDrop file sharing - iCloud service - iCloud Keychain - FaceTime HD | - Colors: Black, Gray - One UI core 1.1 - S Pen (Stylus Pen) - Blue light filter - WiFi direct, hotspot |
Power supply | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 7340 mAh | 4200 mAh |
Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
Talk time autonomy | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Radiation rate | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.4W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |