Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535) vs Apple iPad (3G 16GB)

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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?

10/26/2014 1:48 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:05 PM

Compare Apple iPad X Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Apple iPad (3G 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 X

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 (4G LTE SM-T535)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+487 grams (17.05 ounces)50% Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)67% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1280x800 pixels30% Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+149 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+10.1"4% Larger screen	vs	9.7"
+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

6800 mAh

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
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Model	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T535, Samsung SM-T535	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	6/1/2014	4/30/2010
Depth	8 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)
Weight	487 grams (17.05 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	10.1" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1280x800 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Not supported
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	Not supported
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 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Wireless external keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Samsung TouchWiz UX UI	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T535)	iPad (3G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.75W/kg (body)	feature not registered