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Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB) 16Points
Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

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11Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S) Compare Apple iPad 3 X
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
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? Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)

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iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)} 16 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB) vs Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
+32GB (27GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (12GB available)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)5%
Thinner		vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen		vs600x1024 pixels
+264 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs170 PPI
+9.7"39%
Larger screen		vs7"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+11560 mAh189%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs4000 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core96%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
652 grams (22.82 ounces)vs+306 grams (10.71 ounces)113%
Lighter
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) VGA (640x480)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
ModeliPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Other model namesiPad 3 A1416 (Wi-Fi)Galaxy Tab 3 SM-T217S (Sprint)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date3/16/201210/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight652 grams (22.82 ounces)306 grams (10.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size9.7" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels600x1024 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI170 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
System versioniOS 5.1.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateiOS 9.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX UI

⚙️ Processor

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP4Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (2)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity11560 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours7 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• WiFi hotspot		• Colors: Midnight Black
• Quickoffice
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 3 (WiFi 32GB)Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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