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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) vs Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 vs Apple iPad tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad X Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) 17Points
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 X
Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A
256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)

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Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) vs iPad (WiFi 16GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1.5GB5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB LPDDR
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+487 grams (17.05 ounces)40%
Lighter		vs680 grams (23.8 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)67%
Thinner		vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1280x800 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) 3.1MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsNot supported
+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		vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(Not supported)
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
13 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available)
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
6800 mAh
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T531, Samsung SM-T531iPad 1 A1219 (WiFi)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date6/1/20143/1/2010, Announced: 1/27/2010
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight487 grams (17.05 ounces)680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1280x800 pixels768x1024 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI132 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopiOS 5.1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM822632bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory1.5GB256MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)Not supported
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 Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary 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, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh6800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black
• Samsung TouchWiz UX UI		• Colors: Silver
• iCloud

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.941W/kg (body)feature not registered
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