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

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

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Compare Apple iPad Air X Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) 15Points
8.4"
SLCD

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Apple iPad Air (WiFi 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)

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Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) vs iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core61%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+32GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+331 grams (11.59 ounces)42%
Lighter
vs469 grams (16.42 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)4%
Thinner
vs7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+1600x2560 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
vs1536x2048 pixels
+359 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs264 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
TFT SuperClear LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
8.4"vs+9.7"15%
Larger screen
4800 mAhvs+8820 mAh84%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesTablet Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 WiFi SM-T320, TabPRO 8.4iPad Air A1474 (WiFi), iPad 5 Air, iPad Air 1
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date2/13/201411/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)128.5 x 219 millimeters (5.06 x 8.62 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight331 grams (11.59 ounces)469 grams (16.42 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size8.4" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1600x2560 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)359 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4 KitKatiOS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM897464bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 13597

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB16GB (10GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
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

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4800 mAh8820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
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 keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Dual shot camera
• Java framework
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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