Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 vs Apple iPad 3rd generation Wi-Fi comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7	Apple iPad 3rd generation Wi-Fi
key specs
Display	9.70-inch	9.70-inch
Processor	1.2GHz quad-core	1GHz one-core
Front Camera	2-megapixel	0.3-megapixel
Resolution	768x1024 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
RAM	2GB	1GB
OS	Android 5.0	iOS 5.1
Storage	16GB	16GB
Rear Camera	5-megapixel	5-megapixel
Battery Capacity	6000mAh	11560mAh
general
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Model	Galaxy Tab A 9.7	iPad 3rd generation Wi-Fi
Release date	July 1, 2015	March 1, 2012
Dimensions (mm)	242.50 x 166.80 x 7.50	241.20 x 185.70 x 9.40
Weight (g)	487.00	652.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	6000	11560
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	White	-
Alternate names	-	iPad 3
display
Screen size (inches)	9.70	9.70
Touchscreen	No	No
Resolution	768x1024 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	264
hardware
Processor	1.2GHz quad-core	1GHz one-core
RAM	2GB	1GB
Internal storage	16GB	16GB
Expandable storage	Yes	No
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	128	-
camera
Rear camera	5-megapixel	5-megapixel
Front camera	2-megapixel	0.3-megapixel
software
Operating system	Android 5.0	iOS 5.1
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n	-
GPS	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	No
Infrared	No	No
USB OTG	No	No
Headphones	3.5mm	3.5mm
FM	No	No
Wi-Fi Direct	No	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No
sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	No	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	No
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	No
Gyroscope	No	Yes
Barometer	No	No
Temperature sensor	No	No

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