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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 vs Apple iPad Air 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A) 06Points
7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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24Points Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)

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Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A) vs iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)} 24 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+306 grams (10.71 ounces)45%
Lighter
vs444 grams (15.54 ounces)
+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (54GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)62%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
600x1024 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
170 PPIvs+264 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
7"vs+9.7"39%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front 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
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+7340 mAh84%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE
100 Mbps
Capacitive
+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

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab 3 SM-T217A (AT&T)iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date9/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/201310/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight306 grams (10.71 ounces)444 grams (15.54 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size7" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution600x1024 pixels (16:9)1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)170 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeaniOS 8.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiPadOS 13
User InterfaceTouchWiz UX UIfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Triple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 29753

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC
64GB (54GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (1, 2, 4, 5, 13)LTE 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)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh7340 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Midnight Black
โ€ข Quickoffice
โ€ข Java framework
โ€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๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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