Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/26/2014 2:23 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:08 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 X Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

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!

21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+298 grams (10.43 ounces)63% Lighter	vs	487 grams (17.05 ounces)
+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)21% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1600x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	1280x800 pixels
+359 PPI141% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MP58% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (720x480)
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	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]
8.4"	vs	+10.1"20% Larger screen
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4900 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

14 Common items in both devices

16GB (11.49GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
Other model names	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung Klimt	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T537A
Country or region available	feature not registered	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2014	6/1/2014
Depth	6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)	176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)
Weight	298 grams (10.43 ounces)	487 grams (17.05 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	8.4" inches	10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1600x2560 pixels	1280x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	359 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T628 MP6	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1.5GB
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
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	100/50 Mbps	150/50 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 Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
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 S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (720x480)
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 S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
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, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4900 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Wireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 100.000:1 screen contrast	• Colors: White, Black • Samsung TouchWiz UX UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.63W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)	1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.68W/kg (body)

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate