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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 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 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530) 05Points
10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
22Points Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 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 (WiFi 128GB)

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Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530) vs iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)} 22 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10.1"4%
Larger screen
vs9.7"
+(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)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GBvs+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (117GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
487 grams (17.05 ounces)vs+437 grams (15.3 ounces)11%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)31%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1280x800 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+264 PPI77%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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 (720x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
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
6800 mAhvs+7340 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+4 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T530, Galaxy Tab4 10.1 NOOKiPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date6/1/201410/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight487 grams (17.05 ounces)437 grams (15.3 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1280x800 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiOS 8.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopiPadOS 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ802664bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-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 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
RAM memory1.5GB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (117GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
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 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
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 stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile 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 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)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 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + 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)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh7340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White, Black
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UX UI
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 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.07W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.289W/kg (body)feature not registered
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