Apple iPad 4 (4G 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V)
Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
11560
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
10.1"
TFT
TFT
1280x800
3.1
MP
MP
1.3mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
6800
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 4 (4G 32GB)
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16 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
Model | iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) |
Other model names | iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA) | Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T537V |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() USA |
Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Release date | 11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012 | 6/1/2014 |
Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in) | 176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in) |
Weight | 662 grams (23.17 ounces) | 487 grams (17.05 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 9.7" inches | 10.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) | 1280x800 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 264 PPI | 149 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
System version | iOS 6.0 | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
Firmware update | iOS 10 | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Apple A6X (32nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 1.5GB |
Internal storage | 32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
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 | 100/50 Mbps | 150/50 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, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | A1459 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1460 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 A1459 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1460 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13) | LTE 700/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
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 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 3.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | 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 | Autofocus | Not supported |
Touch focus | Supported | Not supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | VGA (720x480) |
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 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + 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 | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 11560 mAh | 6800 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | 720 hours (30 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), 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 | Not supported | Wireless external keyboard |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • FaceTime HD | • Colors: White, Black • Samsung TouchWiz UX UI |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
iPad 4 (4G 32GB) | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537V) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.55W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.804W/kg (body) |