Apple iPad Air vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)

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platform
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CPU
GPU
camera
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Front
Video
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display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Protection
Multitouch
battery
General
Talk time
body
Dimensions
Weight
SIM card
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Colors
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
Card slot
comms
WLAN
Bluetooth
GPS
Radio
USB
features
Sensors
Messaging
Browser
Java
sound
3.5mm jack
network
Technology
2G bands
3G bands
4G bands
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GPRS
EDGE
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Main
Model
Apple iPad Air
Price
Advantages
PLATFORM GPU: PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Po 8600 mAh battery (32.4 Wh)
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Main
Model
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)
Price
$229.99
Advantages
PLATFORM CPU: Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
CAMERA Rear: 8 MP, f/1.9, autofocus, LED flash
CAMERA Front: 2 MP, f/2.2, 1080p video
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM or 32 GB, 3 GB RAM (S-Pen version)
MEMORY Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
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launch
Announced
2013, October
Status
Available. Released November 2013
platform
OS
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2
Chipset
Apple A7
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
GPU
PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
camera
Rear
5 MP, f/2.4, 33mm, autofocus
Front
1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
display
Size
9.7 inches
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels (~264 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 8600 mAh battery (32.4 Wh)
Talk time
About 10 h
body
Dimensions
240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm (9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 in)
Weight
469 g (Wi-Fi) / 478 g (3G/LTE) (1.03 lb, 16.54 oz)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray, Silver
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/32/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.0, A2DP, EDR
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (3G/LTE model only)
Radio
No
USB
v2.0, reversible connector
features
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Messaging
iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML5 (Safari)
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2016, May
Status
Available. Released 2016, May
platform
OS
Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset
Exynos 7870
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T830 MP2
camera
Rear
8 MP, f/1.9, autofocus, LED flash
Front
2 MP, f/2.2, 1080p video
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, panorama
display
Size
10.1 inches
Resolution
1200 x 1920 pixels (~224 ppi pixel density)
Technology
PLS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
—
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 7300 mAh battery
Talk time
—
body
Dimensions
254.2 x 155.3 x 8.2 mm (10.01 x 6.11 x 0.32 in)
Weight
525 g (1.16 lb, 18.52 oz)
SIM card
Micro-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Pearl White, Metallic Black
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16 GB, 2 GB RAM or 32 GB, 3 GB RAM (S-Pen version)
Card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
Radio
—
USB
microUSB v2.0
features
Sensors
Accelerometer
Messaging
Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser
HTML5
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 38(2600), 40(2300) LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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Summary

The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) has a more powerful CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) than the Apple iPad Air. It is an important specification of this model because a powerful processor shows a higher performance. The Apple iPad Air has a better GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) that will let the user to run more modern game apps. The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) uses more RAM (2 GB or 32 GB) which means that it provides higher performance than the Apple iPad Air.

If you are a photography enthusiast then the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) is a better choice for you because this tab is produced with more quality back 2-Megapixel camera with 2.2 aperture. The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) front camera specs are better in compare with the Apple iPad Air camera: 2 megapixels and 2.2 aperture versus 1.2 megapixels and 2.4 aperture. If you like to shoot good quality selfies then you should note this advantage.

The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) model is produced with a card slot. It's a pleasant pros: the owner can easily extend internal storage and transfer files. The Apple iPad Air can be used for a longer time without charging as it has a better battery life. This model is equipped with 8600 mAh cell that is 1300 mAh bigger than the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) battery. The Apple iPad Air weighs 469g which is 56g lighter compared to the weight of the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016).

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) has 5 advantages and the Apple iPad Air only 3 so the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) will be the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.