Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs Apple iPad Air 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/5/2015 11:15 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:27 AM

Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)

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11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	vs	8 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+298 grams (10.43 ounces)49% Lighter	vs	444 grams (15.54 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1600x2560 pixels30% Higher resolution screen	vs	1536x2048 pixels
+359 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not 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	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
32GB (27GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)	vs	+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)8% Thinner
8.4"	vs	+9.7"15% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4900 mAh	vs	+7340 mAh50% 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

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

100 Mbps

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Other model names	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung Klimt	iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	7/1/2014	10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth	6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight	298 grams (10.43 ounces)	444 grams (15.54 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	8.4" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1600x2560 pixels	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	359 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 8.0
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	iPadOS 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)	64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T628 MP6	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 29753
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
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 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Proprietary TV-out
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	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 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4900 mAh	7340 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
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 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 100.000:1 screen contrast	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)	iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.63W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs Apple iPad Air 2 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 32GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate