Apple iPad (3G 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/22/2014 2:23 PM, updated: 6/27/2023 6:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X Apple iPad (3G 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)

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6 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+768x1024 pixels28% Higher resolution screen	vs	600x1024 pixels
+9.7"39% Larger screen	vs	7"
+6800 mAh70% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core136% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR25 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+306 grams (10.71 ounces)139% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)35% Thinner
132 PPI	vs	+170 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
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Model	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Other model names	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Galaxy Tab 3 SM-T217S (Sprint)
Country or region available	Canada, USA, (Europe)	USA
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	4/30/2010	10/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	306 grams (10.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	600x1024 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	170 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
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	7.2 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (2)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service	• Colors: Midnight Black • Quickoffice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
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