Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB) vs Apple iPad (3G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 vs Apple iPad tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/10/2014 5:52 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:07 PM

Compare Apple iPad X Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.4"
SLCD

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Apple iPad (3G 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 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 Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)

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14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	vs	7 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 32GB)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 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
+331 grams (11.59 ounces)121% Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)86% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1600x2560 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+359 PPI172% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)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)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
16GB	vs	+32GB (28GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT SuperClear LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
8.4"	vs	+9.7"15% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4800 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+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

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Other model names	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 WiFi SM-T320, TabPRO 8.4	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	2/13/2014	4/30/2010
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	128.5 x 219 millimeters (5.06 x 8.62 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	331 grams (11.59 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 Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	8.4" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1600x2560 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	359 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 Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
System version	Android 4.4 KitKat	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	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 Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	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	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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 Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4800 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dual shot camera • Java framework	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered