Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following tablets: Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)

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Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)Global · 2GB · 128GB · 4G
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)Global · 3GB · 32GB · WiFi
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Basics
Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)
Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)
Global · 2GB · 128GB · 4G
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · WiFi
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.1Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.9 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 5.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
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2 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)

Specs stores to buy Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)
Global · 2GB · 128GB · 4G 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · WiFi
Inches 9.7" 10.5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 4:3 8:5
Dimensions 240.0 mm
169.5 mm
7.5 mm 		246.8 mm
161.9 mm
6.9 mm
Weight 478 g 508 g
Micro A10
Quad-Core 		Unisoc T618
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 180.000
v? 		220.066
v8
Battery 8827 mAh 7040 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

1
8 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 15 Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Apple Samsung
Aliases -- SM-X200

Release Date
Release date March 2018,
6 years ago 		December 2021,
2 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)
Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)
Size
240.0 mm • 169.5 mm • 7.5 mm
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246.8 mm • 161.9 mm • 6.9 mm
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Weight 478 g 508 g
Usable surface 71 % 81 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
White

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 9.7" 10.5"
Type LCD IPS TFT LCD (IPS)
Aspect Ratio 4:3 8:5
Resolution FHD
2048 x 1536 px 		FHD
1920 x 1200 px
Density 264 Pixels per inch 216 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24 Unisoc Tiger T618
CPU 4x APL1W24 2.37 GHz 6 x ARM Cortex-A55 1.8Ghz + 2 x ARM Cortex-A75 2.0Ghz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GPU ARM Mali-G52-MP2

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
180.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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220.066
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash No No
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
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DxOMark Score
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User reviews

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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
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3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
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2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
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SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- W/Kg on head
0.990 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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1.180 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync

User reviews

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Battery

Battery
Capacity
8827 mAh
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7040 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes,
15.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

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Software

Software
Operating System
  • iPadOS 15
    iOS 15 , 2 years ago
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes

User reviews

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Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 149 --

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