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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB) vs Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 vs Apple iPad 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad 2 X Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB) 20Points
10.1"
PLS

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)

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Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB) vs iPad 2 (3G 16GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core60%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (28GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+600 grams (21 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs613 grams (21.46 ounces)
+800x1280 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
vs768x1024 pixels
+149 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs132 PPI
+10.1"4%
Larger screen
vs9.7"
+(back) 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 0.7MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+7000 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6930 mAh
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note 10.1 3G N8000, Galaxy Note 800iPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date8/16/20123/11/2011
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)180 x 262 millimeters (7.09 x 10.31 in)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight600 grams (21 ounces)613 grams (21.46 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)768x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI132 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSiOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4PowerVR SGX543MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)
eMMC 4.41
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels0.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels960x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity7000 mAh6930 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy33 hours (1.4 days)9 hours
Standby1500 hours (62.5 days)720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White on silver
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• S Pen Stylus
• Adobe Photoshop Touch app
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000 32GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.19W/kg (body)
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