Compare Apple iPad Air 2 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad Air 2 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple iPad Air 2 starts at ₹ 39,965 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) starts at ₹ 35,000.

Apple iPad Air 2 has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) has screen size of 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels. Apple iPad Air 2 comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 3 GB. Former comes up with battery of Li-Po Battery and latter with Li-Po Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 2.1 MP.

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Apple iPad Air 2 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad Air 2Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB)
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP2.1 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorAppleSamsung Exynos A15
BatteryLi-Po Battery7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB3 GB
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Specs Score5863
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP2.1 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorAppleSamsung Exynos A15
BatteryLi-Po Battery7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB3 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2014June, 2014
Sim Size Nano SIM
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMNo Sim Supported
Design
Dimensions 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6 mm
Weight 437 g465 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:316:10
Display Size 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels
Display Type Color IPS screen (16M colors)Color Super AMOLED screen (16M colors)
Features Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating Screen Protection
PPI ~264 PPI~288 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Front Camera 1.2 MP2.1 MP
Rear Camera 8 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G Yes 1 Mbps DownloadNo
4G LTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE YesNo
GPRS YesNo
USB Yes v2.0Yes, microUSB v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset AppleSamsung Exynos A15
CPU 1.5 GHz, Single Core Processor1.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Java NoYes, via 3rd party
OS iOS v8.1Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity Li-Po Battery7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Talk Time 10 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoYes, upto 128 GB
RAM 2 GB3 GB
Storage 16 GB16 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push EmailYes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Supports Instant Messaging, Voice CommandsMMS, Instant Messaging, Calendar, YouTube Player
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra Tv OutDLNA
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

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Detailed Comparison of Apple iPad Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB)

Dimension of Apple iPad Air 2 is 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6 mm. Apple iPad Air 2 comes up with a weight of 437 g whereas Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) weight around 465 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB)

Apple iPad Air 2 has screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Apple iPad Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB)

Apple iPad Air 2 comes up with primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus whereas Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) comes up with 8 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating Screen Protection.

Performance Comparison: Apple iPad Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB)

Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Apple and Samsung Exynos A15 respectively. Apple iPad Air 2 comes up No card slot and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) comes up with Yes, upto 128 GB card slot. CPU used in Apple iPad Air 2 is 1.5 GHz, Single Core Processor and used in Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) is 1.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Apple iPad Air 2 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 has a RAM of 3 GB which is higher than Apple iPad Air 2 which has a RAM of 2 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Apple iPad Air 2 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is bigger with 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels screen than Apple iPad Air 2 that has 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Apple iPad Air 2 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple iPad Air 2 are: OnePlus Pad 2 Tablet, Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Air 2.