Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE 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 India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE starts at ₹ 29,999 and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) starts at ₹ 32,455.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE has screen size of 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE 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 4450 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 4450 mAh, Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 5 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE | Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 1.2 MP |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Apple |
| Battery | 4450 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM | 3 GB | 1 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 66 | 57 | |
| Display | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Apple | |
| Battery | 4450 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB | |
| RAM | 3 GB | 1 GB | |
General | |||
| Device Type | Tablet | Smartphone | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | June 21, 2019 | October, 2013 | |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | ||
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | No Sim Supported | |
| Voice Call | Yes | No | |
Design | |||
| Dimensions | 214.7 x 127.6 x 9.9 mm | 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 419 g | 469 g | |
Display | |||
| Display Size | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Display Type | Color TFT screen | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
| PPI | ~189 PPI | ~264 PPI | |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 67.97% | ||
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash | Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | |
| Flash | Yes, LED | ||
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | Yes | No | |
| 4G | LTE | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v4.0 | |
| EDGE | Yes | ||
| GPRS | Yes | ||
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes v2.0 | |
| USB Features | USB Charging | ||
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Apple | |
| Core Details | 1.6 GHz, Cortex A53 | ||
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
| GPU | Mali-T830 | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | ||
| Java | No | No | |
| OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | iOS v7.0.4 | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | 4450 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | No | |
| RAM | 3 GB | 1 GB | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | ||
| FM Radio | No | No | |
| Music | Yes | ||
| Video | Yes | ||
Other Features | |||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | ||
| Extra | NFC | Tv Out | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Front | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP68 | ||
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Dimension of Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE is 214.7 x 127.6 x 9.9 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE comes up with a weight of 419 g whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) weight around 469 g.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE has screen size and resolution of 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE 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 Digital Zoom, Auto Flash.
Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Samsung Exynos 7870 and Apple respectively. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE comes up Yes, upto 256 GB card slot and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 LTE is 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.