Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) vs Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) vs Apple iPad 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/9/2020 10:29 PM, updated: 1/26/2023 3:06 PM

Compare Apple iPad 3 X Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) 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? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (21GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+347 grams (12.15 ounces)91% Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times 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) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
189 PPI	vs	+264 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
8"	vs	+9.7"21% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
5100 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
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Model	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Tab A8" 4G LTE SM-T295NZKMZTO	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	7/5/2019	3/16/2012
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	347 grams (12.15 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	8" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 5.1.0
Firmware update	Android 11	iOS 9.0
User Interface	One UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 504	PowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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 A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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 A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5100 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white • Kids Home	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.53W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.75W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered