Samsung Galaxy Tab is the first tablet of the brand with the Android operating system running in her womb. The Galaxy Tab out to compete directly against the successful Apple IPAD. Undoubtedly the tablet market leader and has sold over 3 million units since its launch in April 2010.
What are the differences between them? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? What to buy? This table can see the comparison of the main characteristics between the Samsung versus Apple Galaxy Tab IPAD :
Property | Apple IPAD | Samsung Galaxy Tab | Winner |
Design | | | Draw |
Operating Systems | IOS 03.02 | Android 2.2 | Draw |
Multitask | Not yet. Only in November with IOS 4.2 | If | Galaxy Tab |
Adobe Flash | Not | If | Galaxy Tab |
Processor | Apple 1GHz A4 | Cortex A8 PowerVR SGX540 1 GHz | Draw |
RAM Memory | 256MB | 512MB | Galaxy Tab |
Internal Memory | 16GB/32GB/64GB | 16GB/32GB | IPAD |
Expandable Memory | No | microSD up to 32GB | Galaxy Tab |
Screen | 9.7 " 1024x768 LED pixels | 7.0 " TFT WSVGA 1042x600 pixels | IPAD |
Multitouch | Yes | Yes | Draw |
HD Video Playback | Yes H.264 up to 720p | Yes Full HD 1080p. Also DivX and XviD | Galaxy Tab |
TV Output | Yes | Yes | Draw |
Rear chamber | No | 3.2MP , autofocus , LED flash | Galaxy Tab |
Front camera | No | 1.3MP | Galaxy Tab |
Video | No records | 720x480 pixels 30fps | Galaxy Tab |
3G Connectivity | UMTS / HSDPA ( Optional) | HSUPA / HSDPA | Galaxy Tab |
SMS / MMS / Video calls | Not | Yes | Galaxy Tab |
GSM / EDGE | GSM / EDGE (850 , 900 , 1800 , 1900 MHz) | GSM / EDGE (850 , 900 , 1800 , 1900 MHz) | Draw |
Wi -Fi | 802.11 b / g / n | 802.11 b / g / n | Draw |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR | Bluetooth 3.0 | Draw |
Connectivity cable | 30 -pin connector | 30 -pin connector | Draw |
Positioning | A- GPS (Model 3G) | A- GPS | Draw |
Battery autonomy | 10 hours of internet , video or music | 7 hours of video | IPAD |
Size ( height x width x thickness) | 242.8mm x 189.7mm x 13.4mm | 190.1mm x 120.5mm x 12mm | IPAD |
Weight with battery | 0.68kg - 0.73kg (3G ) | 0.38kg | Galaxy Tab |
Sensors | Accelerometer / ambient light sensor | Accelerometer / ambient light sensor | Draw |
Applications | App Store | Android Market | IPAD |
Price | Wi -Fi 16GB USD $ 499 Wi -Fi 32GB USD $ 599 Wi -Fi 64GB USD $ 699 16GB Wi -Fi + 3G USD $ 629 32GB Wi -Fi + 3G USD $ 729 64GB Wi -Fi + 3G USD $ 829 | Not specified at the time . Rumors indicate that it would cost between $ 300-400 with contract. No contract about USD $ 900. | IPAD |
Bottom line | 6 Points | 11 Points | Galaxy Tab |