Apple iPad Retina Display vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 Comparison
Compare Specification and Price of Apple iPad Retina Display and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7
| Selected Mobiles |  Apple iPad Retina Display
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 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7
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| Price | $429.17 | $395.83 |
Pros and Cons
| Pros | -- | -- | ||
| Cons | -- | -- |
Overview
| Class | Tablet | Tablet | ||
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | ||
| SIM Type | Micro-SIM card tray | -- | ||
| Network | 2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 4G - LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 14, 17, 25) |
2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 4G Network: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) |
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| Operating System | iOS 6 | Android v5.0 (Lollipop) | ||
| Processor | Dual-core A6X with quad-core graphics | 1.2 GHz Quad-core | ||
| Browser | -- | HTML5 | ||
| Form Factor | -- | Candy bar | ||
| In The Box | Retina display, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter | -- |
Physical Dimensions
| Dimension (HxWxD) | 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm | 242.5 x 166.8 x 7.5 mm | ||
| Weight | 662 g | 450 g |
Display
| Size | 9.7 inches | 9.7 inches (~132 pp) | ||
| Technology | Retina Display: LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology | TFT capacitive touchscreen | ||
| Resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 768 x 1024 pixels | ||
| Other Features | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | -- |
Memory and Storage
| Internal Memory | 16/32/64 GB | 16 GB | ||
| External Memory | No | Yes, Up to 128 GB via microSD | ||
| RAM | 1 GB | 1.5 GB |
Battery
| Type | 42.5 wH, lithium-polymer battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh battery | ||
| Video Playback | Up to 10 hours | -- | ||
| Audio Playback | Up to 10 hours | -- | ||
| Internet Use | Up to 10 hours(Wi Fi), Up to 9 hours(Data) | -- |
Camera
| Primary Camera(Rear) | 5 MP iSight Camera | 5 MP | ||
| Secondary Camera(Front) | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD Camera | 2 MP | ||
| Digital/Optical Zoom | -- | Digital Zoom | ||
| Video | 1080p HD | -- | ||
| Features | FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or cellular4, Face detection, Backside illumination, Five-element lens, Hybrid IR filter, Æ’/2.4 aperture, Photo and video geotagging, Tap to control exposure for video or still images, Tap to focus video or still images | -- |
Data & Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | ||
| EDGE | Yes | Yes | ||
| 3G | Yes, 3G & HSDPA | Yes | ||
| 4G | LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 14, 17, 25) | Yes | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.0 wireless technology | v4.1, A2DP | ||
| USB | Yes | microUSB v2.0 | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | ||
| GPS | Assisted GPS and GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | ||
| HDMI Port | No | -- |
Multimedia
| Music Player | AAC, HE-AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV | Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+, Flac player | ||
| MP3 Ringtone | Yes | Yes | ||
| LoudSpeaker | Yes | Yes | ||
| Video Player | H.264, AAC-LC, .m4v, .mp4, and .mov, MPEG-4, M-JPEG, PCM | Yes, Supports MP4, H.264 player | ||
| Video recording | 1080p HD | -- |
Messaging
| SMS | Yes | Yes | ||
| MMS | Yes | Yes | ||
| Yes | Yes | |||
| Push mail | Yes | Yes | ||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Java | -- | No | ||
| Sensors | Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, compass | ||
| Unique Features | 9.7-inch retina display, Lightning connector, iPhoto, iMovie, iCloud, A6X Chip, 1.2 MP FaceTime HD camera, 5 MP iSight camera, advanced Wi-Fi technology, siri voice command, 4G LTE, AirPlay, AirPrint | -- | ||
| Additional Features | 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack, Built-in speaker, Microphone, Digital compass, cellular, VoiceOver screen reader, Guided Access, Support for playback of closed-captioned content, AssistiveTouch interface for adaptive accessories, Full-screen zoom magnification, Large text, Option to invert colors, Left/right volume adjustment | - ANT+ support |
Colors Available
| Colors | Black & White | Smoky Titanium, Smoky Blue, White |