Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) Vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) or Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in Pakistan, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) starts at PKR 112,005 and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) starts at PKR 110,996.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) has screen size of 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 3 GB. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of 4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 2.1 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) Vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB)Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)
Display8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera2.1 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 5420Apple
Battery4900 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB128 GB
RAM3 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score7057
Display8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera2.1 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 5420Apple
Battery4900 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB128 GB
RAM3 GB1 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date June, 2014October, 2013
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMNo Sim Supported
Design
Dimensions 212.9 x 125.7 x 6.6 mm240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
Weight 294 g469 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:104:3
Display Size 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color Super AMOLED screen (16M colors)Color IPS screen (16M colors)
PPI ~359 PPI~264 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Geo taggingFace detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera 2.1 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G YesNo
4G LTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE Yes
GPRS Yes
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 5420Apple
CPU 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU Adreno 330 (LTE model)/ Mali-T628 MP6 (Wi-Fi model)PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
Java Yes, via 3rd partyNo
OS Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)iOS v7.0.4
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 4900 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Memory
Card Slot Yes, upto 128 GBNo
RAM 3 GB1 GB
Storage 16 GB128 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push EmailYes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Music MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
Supports MMS, Instant Messaging, Calendar, YouTube PlayerInstant Messaging, Voice Commands
Video MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263, WMV
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra DLNATv Out
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, GyroscopeAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Essential sensors
  • 128GB internal storage
  • Headphone jack
  • Good pixel density (264 PPI)
Cons
  • Only 1GB RAM
  • 5G not supported in Indian models

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Detailed Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Design Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Dimension of Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) is 212.9 x 125.7 x 6.6 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with a weight of 294 g whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) weight around 469 g.

Display Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) has screen size and resolution of 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.

Performance Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Qualcomm Snapdragon 5420 and Apple respectively. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up Yes, upto 128 GB card slot and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+3G+16GB) is 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 or Apple iPad Air?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has a RAM of 3 GB which is higher than Apple iPad Air which has a RAM of 1 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 or Apple iPad Air?

Apple iPad Air is bigger with 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 that has 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 are: Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Air.