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Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

What iPad 10.2 (2021) does better (9) and where Galaxy Tab S7 FE wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
Apple · 2021iPad 10.2 (2021)
5.9Score
9 advantages≈ $460
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Tab S7 FE
7.0Score
14 advantages≈ $700
Higher score
5.9Display6.8
4.8Performance4.0
6.7Battery8.4
3.4Memory & storage5.5
6.2Features7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad 10.2 (2021)Galaxy Tab S7 FE
174.1 × 250.67.5185 × 284.86.3
iPad 10.2 (2021)Galaxy Tab S7 FEDifference
Height250.6 mm284.8 mm−34.2 mm
Width174.1 mm185 mm−10.9 mm
Thickness7.5 mm6.3 mm+1.2 mm
Weight487 g608 g−121 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad 10.2 (2021) better than Galaxy Tab S7 FE?

  1. AnTuTu score617,292 vs 292,5302.1×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,124 vs 1,904+64%
  3. Front camera12 MP vs 5 MP2.4×
  4. Weight487 g vs 608 g+25%
  5. eSIMYes · Galaxy Tab S7 FE: No
  6. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Galaxy Tab S7 FE: No
  7. CPU frequency2.65 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+10%
  8. Pixel density265 ppi vs 243 ppi+9%
  9. Process7 nm vs 8 nm+14%

Why is Galaxy Tab S7 FE better than iPad 10.2 (2021)?

  1. RAM3 GB vs 8 GB2.7×
  2. 5GNo · iPad 10.2 (2021): Yes
  3. Battery capacity8,557 mAh vs 10,090 mAh+18%
  4. Screen size10.2″ vs 12.4″+22%
  5. Wired charging30 W vs 45 W+50%
  6. Memory card slotNo · iPad 10.2 (2021): Yes
  7. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6+20%
  8. USB version2 vs 3.2+60%
  9. CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
  10. Bluetooth4.2 vs 5.2+24%
  11. Thickness7.5 mm vs 6.3 mm+19%
  12. Resolution (long side)2,160 px vs 2,560 px+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight487 g608 g
Thickness7.5 mm6.3 mm
Height250.6 mm284.8 mm
Width174.1 mm185 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
ColoursSilver, Space GrayMystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Green, Mystic Pink
Display
Screen size10.2″12.4″
PanelRetina IPS LCDTFT LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,620 px1,600 px
Resolution (long side)2,160 px2,560 px
Pixel density265 ppi243 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits—
Measured brightness513 nits522 nits
Screen-to-body ratio73.8%84.6%
Performance
ChipsetApple A13 BionicQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G - 5G model
Chip makerAppleQualcomm
Process7 nm8 nm
CPU cores68
CPU frequency2.65 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUApple GPUAdreno 619 - 5G model Adreno 642L - Wi-Fi model
AnTuTu score617,292292,530
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,1241,904
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,961—
Memory
RAM3 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeNVMe—
Memory card slotNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,557 mAh10,090 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging30 W45 W
Charged in 30 min24%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GNoYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth4.25.2
USBLightningUSB Type-C 3.2
USB version23.2
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-29.4 LUFS-27.2 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Fingerprint sensorFront / Home button—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerAccelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro (5G model only)
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2.4—
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Front camera12 MP5 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 15Android 11
PlatformiPadOSAndroid
Interface—One UI 6
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