Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Vs iPad Specifications

Samsung has launched its latest tablet Galaxy Note 10.1. The tablet launched in Germany and UAE will soon be launched in other markets across the world.

The tab comes with a host of new features like quad-core processor, 10.1 inches touchscreen, S pen to write notes or draw on the screen. This new version also allows users to split the screen in half to view two programs at once.

A number of new features like stylus pen, which the iPad doesn't have is creating a new conversation on comparison of the tab with the new iPad.

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Galaxy Note 10.1 Vs. Apple iPad

GN 10.1

iPad

Size

262 x 180 x 8.9 mm

241 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm

Weight

600g (3G), 597g (WiFi)

652g

Display

10.1 inch Super PLS

9.7 inch LCD with IPS

Resolution

1280x800

2048x1536

Processor

1.4 GHz quad-core

1 GHz dual core

Camera (rear)

5 MP with LED flash

5 MP

Camera (front)

1.9 MP

0.3 MP

OS

Android 4.0.3

iOS 5.1

Memory

16/32/64 GB

same

MicroSD Support

Up to 64 GB

Not Available

Connectivity

Phone function, SMS, 3G, WiFi

3G, WiFi, LTE but no phone & SMS

Full Specifications

Price Range

₹ 35,000 (Expected)

Dimensions

262 x 180 x 8.9 mm

Weight

600g (3G), 597g (WiFi)

Colors

Pearl White, Pearl Grey

Screen

10.1" WXGA (1280x800) LCD

OS

Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Processor

1.4 GHz Exynos Quad-Core

RAM

2 GB

Storage

16/32/64 GB, expandable up to 64 GB (microSD)

Internal Battery

7,000 mAh (Li-ion)

Expected Battery Runtime

Up to 24 hrs with moderate use

Connectivity

HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100
EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
Bluetooth technology v 4.0
USB 2.0 Host
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi Channel Bonding
Infrared

Sensors

Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light, Gyroscope

Camera

Rear: 5 MP Auto Focus with LED Flash
Front: 1.9 MP

Multimedia

Video Codec

MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, VP8

Video Format

3GP, MP4, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WebM

Audio Codec

MP3, Vorbis, WMA, AAC, ACC+, eAAC+, AMR(NB,WB), MIDI, WAV, AC-3, Flac

Playback/ Recording

1080p Full HD@30fps, 720p HD@30fps

Audio Out

3.5mm Headphone jack

HDMI Vs. MHL Port

Though the tablet doesn't have a traditional HDMI port, but it has MHL enabled micro USB port. This kind of port is not new, but is a proposed industry standard for a mobile audio/video interface for directly connecting mobile phones and other portable devices to HD capable displays (like HDTVs).

The MHL standard makes it possible to use a single cable interface to support Full HD videos (1080p) while simultaneously charging the connected device. The port is very thin as it uses very low number of pins to connect.

Pre-loaded Apps

Along with the usual Android apps, the device comes pre-loaded with apps like Adobe Photoshop Touch. It also has Reading Hub, Learning Hub, Video Hub and Music Hub, Game Hub, AllShare Play, AllShare Cast, Shape Match and Formula Match.

Other apps available are Smart Stay, S Note, S Planner and My Story. Pop Up Play is an app that displays videos in a small window with adjustable size, so that users can view it while working on other apps. It has a compass and GPS comes with A-GPS, S-GPS and GLONASS support.

Things You May Not Like

The Super AMOLED HD display of the tablet is not so effective, because pixel density is just 149 ppi which when held 25-30 cm away ... may not gives a best user experience.