Apple iPad 9.7-inch (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
72.80 %
81.93 %
Features
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor
HDR video support, Ambient light sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F1.9; Pixel size: 1 μm
Second camera
5 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
Features
Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
1.2 megapixels
8 megapixels
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Dual-Camera
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 20.1 oz (573 g)
the average is 20.1 oz (573 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Features
Stylus
Colors
Gold, Gray, Silver
Colors
Mountain gray, Cloud blue, Rose blush
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
USB Type-C (reversible)
Speakers
Multiple speakers
Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Yes
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150
Processor
GPU
PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus
Adreno 640
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB
256 GB
Maximum User Storage
224.3 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
OS
iOS (12.x, 11.x)
Android (9.0 Pie)
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.2
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Yes
USB 3.1
Connector
Lightning
USB Type-C (reversible)
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device, USB OTG, Video out
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Other
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop
ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Battery
Capacity
8827 mAh
7040 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging
Internet use
LTE: 9 hours; Wi-Fi: 10 hours
Wi-Fi: 9 hours
Music playback
105.00 hours
Video playback
15.00 hours
Phone features
Other features
Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice commands, Voice recording
Shopping information
In The Box
iPad Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter
MSRP price
$ 559
$ 730
