Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB) vs Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Apple iPad 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2014 10:43 AM, updated: 2/1/2023 5:55 PM

Compare Apple iPad 3 X Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
PLS

800x1280

3.1
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6860
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)

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7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	vs	12 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (40nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+565 grams (19.78 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+10.1"4% Larger screen	vs	9.7"
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
149 PPI	vs	+264 PPI77% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
6860 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh69% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Tab 10.1N 3G P7501, Samsung Arnold	Verizon iPad 3 A1403 (4G + CDMA)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	6/1/2011, Announced: 3/14/2011	3/16/2012
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	175.3 x 256.7 millimeters (6.9 x 10.11 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	565 grams (19.78 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	10.1" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
System version	Android 3.1 Honeycomb	iOS 5.1.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 9.0
User Interface	TouchWiz UX UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 (250 T20) (40nm)	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP8 (333MHz)	PowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6860 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	9 hours
Standby	1800 hours (75 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Quickoffice HD • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)	iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB) vs Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Apple iPad 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate