Apple iPad (3G 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)

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

7/18/2014 8:41 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:08 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X Apple iPad (3G 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 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!

5 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
+9.7"15% Larger screen	vs	8.4"
+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+6800 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4900 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	+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core192% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR311 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+294 grams (10.29 ounces)148% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)103% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
768x1024 pixels	vs	+1600x2560 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
132 PPI	vs	+359 PPI172% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)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
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Other model names	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700, Samsung Klimt
Country or region available	Canada, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	4/30/2010	7/1/2014
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	294 grams (10.29 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	9.7" inches	8.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	1600x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	359 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	Not supported
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 S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
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, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	feature not registered
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service	• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 100.000:1 screen contrast
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.18W/kg (body)