Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) vs Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 vs Apple iPad 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/26/2014 2:23 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:06 PM

Compare Apple iPad 3 X Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 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 (4G 32GB)

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11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	vs	15 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+487 grams (17.05 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+10.1"4% Larger screen	vs	9.7"
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) VGA (720x480)13% 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	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features	vs	Not supported
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1280x800 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	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
6800 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh70% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
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Model	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T537A	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	USA	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	6/1/2014	3/16/2012
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	487 grams (17.05 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
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)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1280x800 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	264 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-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 5.1.0
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	PowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
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	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, 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 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
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	Not supported	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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile 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 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	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 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
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	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, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Wireless external keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Samsung TouchWiz UX UI	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.59W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.68W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) vs Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 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 (4G 32GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate