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iPad 10.2 2021 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 2020

iPad 10.2 2021 AppleiPad 10.2 2021
VS
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 2020 SamsungGalaxy Tab A 8.4 2020

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General

Device Type
Tablet
Tablet
Device Name
iPad 10.2 2021iPad 10.2 9th GenerationA2603A2604
SM-T307U
Announced
September 2021
March 2020
Released
September 2021
March 2020
Colors
SilverSpace Grey
Mocha

Design

Length
250.6 mm (9.87 in)
202 mm (7.95 in)
Width
174.1 mm (6.85 in)
125.2 mm (4.93 in)
Thickness
7.5 mm (0.30 in)
7.1 mm (0.28 in)
Weight
487 g (Wi-Fi)498 g (LTE)
309 g (10.90 oz)
Materials
Glass frontAluminum backAluminum frame
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Network

2G Network
Yes
Yes
3G Network
Yes
Yes
4G Network
Yes
Yes
GPRS
Yes
Yes
EDGE
Yes
Yes
SIM
Nano SIM/eSIM
Nano SIM
Speed
3G Up to 42 MB4G Up to 1024 MB
3G Up to 42 MB4G Up to 150 MB

Display

Display Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Size
10.2 Inches
8.4 Inches
Resolution
1620x2160 Pixels
1200x1920 Pixels (FHD)
Screen Ratio
73.8%
80.9%
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:10
Pixel Density
265 PPI
270 PPI
Brightness Level
500 Nits
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Display Protection
Scratch-resistant GlassOleophobic coating
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Features
Wide color gamutTrue-toneWithout NotchDark ModeCapacitiveMulti-touch16M Colors
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Hardware

Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic
Samsung Exynos 7904
Manufacturing Technology
7 nm
14 nm
CPU Type
6 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core
CPU
2x2.65 GHz (Lightning)4x1.8 GHz (Thunder)
Octa-core:Dual-core 1.8 GHzHexa-core 1.6 GHz
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G71 MP2
RAM (Memory)
3 GB
3 GB
Internal Storage
64/256 GB
32 GB
Card Slot
No
Yes - MicroSD

Software

OS
iPadOS
Android 10
Version
15
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Update To
15.1
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User Interface
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One UI 2.0

Main camera

Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Aperture Size
F/2.4
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Stabilization
Electronic Stabilization (EIS)
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Zoom
Digital Zoom 5x
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Slow Motion
HD 720P@120fps
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Video
FHD 1080P@30fps
FHD 1080P@30fps
Flash
No
No
More details (1)Camera Features
Camera Features
Portrait ModePro Mode
Digital Zoom
On both: Autofocus (AF), Continuous shooting, Panorama, Exposure compensation, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, ISO settings, Scene mode, Self-timer, Touch focus, White balance settings

Selfie Camera

Camera
12 MP
5 MP
Aperture Size
F/2.4
F/2.0
Video
FHD 1080P@30/60fpsElectronic Stabilization (EIS)
FHD 1080P@30fps
Flash
No
No
More details (1)Camera Features
Camera Features
Portrait ModeFace DetectionBeauty ModeGesture ShotHDR
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Connectivity

Wi-Fi
No extras
Wi-Fi Direct
On both: Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2EDR
5.0
On both: A2DP, LE
Location
GPSA-GPSGLONASS
Same on both
USB
Lightning - USB 2.0 (Magnetic connector)
USB Type-C 2.0

Media

Loudspeaker
Yes - Stereo speakers
Yes - Stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
Yes
Yes
FM Radio
No
No

Other specifications

Sensors
AccelerometerGyroscopeCompassBarometer
Accelerometer
Lock Type
Fingerprint (Front-mounted)
No extras
On both: Facial Recognition, Pattern, PIN, Password
Box Contents
Power Adapter (20 W)Stylus support (1st gen only)
Power Adapter (15 W)
On both: Device, USB Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick start guide
Other Features
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Stylus supportANT+

Charging and Battery

Fast Charging
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Yes - 15 W
Capacity
8557 mAh
5000 mAh

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