Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) Vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) or Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+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. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) starts at ₹ 35,000 and Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) starts at ₹ 39,999.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) has screen size of 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels and Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 3 GB. Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Former comes up with battery of 7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 7900 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 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) Vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB)Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)
Display10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera2.1 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
Battery7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM3 GB2 GB
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Summary
Specs Score6759
Display10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera2.1 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
Battery7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM3 GB2 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date July, 2014November, 2014
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMSingle Sim, GSM
Design
Dimensions 177.3 x 247.3 x 6.6 mm240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm
Weight 467 g444 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:104:3
Display Size 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color Super AMOLED screenColor IPS screen
PPI ~288 PPI~264 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Geo tagging
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera 2.1 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 8 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p1080p
Connectivity
3G YesYes 42.2 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE YesYes
GPRS YesYes
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
CPU 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.5 GHz, Triple Core Processor
GPU Adreno 330PowerVR G6850
Java Yes, via 3rd partyNo
OS Android v4.4 (KitKat)iOS v8.1
Battery
Battery Type Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
Capacity 7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Memory
Card Slot Yes, upto 128 GBNo
RAM 3 GB2 GB
Storage 16 GB16 GB
Multimedia
FM Radio NoNo
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

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Detailed Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Design Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Dimension of Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) is 177.3 x 247.3 x 6.6 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with a weight of 467 g whereas Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) weight around 444 g.

Display Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) has screen size and resolution of 10.5 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 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with 8 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.

FAQs

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

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, Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 or Apple iPad Air 2?

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

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 are: Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Air.