Conclusion Get the lowdown
Features How they compare
Performance Real world benchmarks
Differences Technical showdown
Reviews Word on the street
Competition Others to consider
Discussion Answers and opinions

Compare with...

Google Nexus 10
Apple iPad mini
Apple iPad 4
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1"
Microsoft Surface RT

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

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Apple iPad 2

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Ranked #3 and #4 in 2011 tablets with a GPS

from $850

10.1"
32 GB
WiFi
Android 3.1 Honeycomb

older Released June, 2011

Camera is impressive despite the low megapixel.

Rated 80% by by bbabus100--bbabus100 (Oct, 2011)

from $549

9.7"
32 GB
WiFi 3G
iOS 5

older Released March, 2011

3 days after X-mas, I dropped my brand new iPod 4G on a stone-tile floor (about 3-4 feet up) and it shattered (Apple replaced it free of charge :D), yet I'd still give the iPod 4G a 4.5/5 in durability.

Rated 100% by by Colby (May, 2012)

Conclusion Which is better for you?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Apple iPad 2

90%

92%

FeaturesView Details

32%

50%

Popularity

86%

88%

PerformanceView Details

76%

84%

ReviewsView Details

Winner

AppleiPad 2

Overall Score

Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 compared to the Apple iPad 2

“10.1

Android 3.1 Honeycomb

Also, the Samsung Tablet has a better camera, a front-facing 2.0 megapixel (vs iPad 2's 0.3 megapixel) camera and rear-facing 3.0 megapixel (vs iPad 2's 0.7 megapixel) camera.

Rated 100% by by Stevil (Jan, 2012)

9.7”

iOS 5

We are happy we decided to go with the IPad-it is easily transported-works everywhere we go with 3G or Wi-Fi-and can actually fit in my purse when not in use.

Rated 100% by by owlsrus (Dec, 2011)

screen size

Galaxy Tab 10.110.1"

iPad 29.7"

The large display provides rich colors and intricate details.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 by Bob-Tobias--Robert-Tobias

The size is one of the best thing about the Ipad, it's neither too big nor too small and the screen is big, bright and clear and there's just so much you can do.

iPad 2 by Tommy-Sixx-Morais (Jul, 2012)

screen resolution

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

1280 x 800 resolution screen

Galaxy Tab 10.1 1280 x 800 resolution screen

Apple iPad 2

1024 x 768 resolution screen

iPad 2 1024 x 768 resolution screen

The sky isn't as vivid a blue as the real thing, and zooming-in on these shots shows they don't offer enough detail to print out at a decent size.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 by TrustedReviews (Mar, 2012)

Fact of the matter is Apple displays are nice, and set a good benchmark, however they have been surpassed by newer technologies and better resolutions on many fronts.

iPad 2 by S.-Lir (Feb, 2012)

memory

0 GB

Galaxy Tab 10.11 GB

iPad 20.5 GB

1 GB

camera resolution

0 MP

Galaxy Tab 10.12 MP

iPad 20.3 MP

2 MP

The camera on the iPad is less than the phone, the resolution is less than the phone...and it's $500 for the basic version?

Galaxy Tab 10.1 by Jason-Kerry (Dec, 2011)

The front camera can also be used for (VGA) video recording of up to 30 frames per second with audio, as well as still camera pictures.

iPad 2 by Vincent-E.-Martin--Darkbard (Mar, 2011)

processor

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Dual core

Galaxy Tab 10.1 Dual core

Apple iPad 2

Dual core

iPad 2 Dual core

The tablet includes the Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual Core processor and navigating feels just as zippy here as it did on any previous Honeycomb tablet.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 by c|net (Aug, 2011)

I agree that because applications are similar and they both share the same iOS, the experience might not seem that different, but once you get your hands on it, the bigger screen, the dual core processor, larger memory and longer battery result in much much better overall experience.

iPad 2 by GabrielArg (Jun, 2011)

Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Apple iPad 2

cpu speed

Galaxy Tab 10.11 GHz

iPad 21 GHz

It has a faster Tegra 2 processor.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 by Bako---Bako (Jun, 2011)

The processor on the iPad 2 features the Dual-Core A5 chip, whereas the original only has the A5 chip, but upon consistent use, the speed appears to be about the same.

iPad 2 by Teri-Feller (Apr, 2011)

sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

2,400 ms

Galaxy Tab 10.1 2,400 ms

Apple iPad 2

1,808 ms

iPad 2 1,808 ms

bestsmartphone.com

The web browser is fast and fluid.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 by JoshuaH (Aug, 2011)

Safari is great and fast.

iPad 2 by Broncos-and-Cubs (May, 2012)

battery life

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Galaxy Tab 10.1 10 hour

iPad 2 10 hour

The battery life is okay, not great, but it charges fairly fast.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 by Carolyn-P (Jan, 2012)

I have had hours of enjoyment with it and I have a greatgrandson who plays for hours with the free games for him to play with.

iPad 2 by Sharon (Oct, 2012)

Differences What are the advantages of each

Full specs comparison

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

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Advantages compared to the Apple iPad 2

Supported card formats	microSD	vs	None
Supports supported card formats

Much higher resolution front camera	2 MP	vs	0.3 MP
Around 6.8x higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people

Supports multitasking	Yes (Android 3.1 Honeycomb)	vs	No (iOS 5)
Somewhat common; Run multiple apps at once

Supports Adobe Flash	Yes (Android 3.1 Honeycomb)	vs	No (iOS 5)
Somewhat common; Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash

Has an open source operating system	Yes (Android 3.1 Honeycomb)	vs	No (iOS 5)
Somewhat common; Allows you the freedom to use your tablet however you like

Supports voice commands	Yes (Android 3.1 Honeycomb)	vs	No (iOS 5)
Somewhat common; Can be operated hands free

Higher resolution rear camera	3 MP	vs	0.92 MP
More than 3.2x higher resolution rear camera; Can be used like a point-and-shoot camera

Slightly bigger screen	10.1"	vs	9.7"
Around 5% bigger screen

More RAM	1 GB	vs	0.5 GB
2x more RAM; Better able to run big apps with lots of content

Sharper screen	149 ppi	vs	131 ppi
Around 15% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images

Marginally newer	Jun, 2011	vs	Mar, 2011
Release date 2 months later

Higher resolution screen	1280 x 800	vs	1024 x 768
More than 30% higher resolution screen

Apple iPad 2

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Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Supports 3G	Yes	vs	No
Somewhat common; be online anywhere that has cell coverage

Faster sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark	1,808 ms	vs	2,400 ms
Around 25% faster sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark; better web browsing experience

Reviews Word on the street

	Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1		Apple iPad 2
	Rated 73% Read the review (Aug, 2011) Taking another page from the iPad 2's school of sexy tablet building, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 has one of the cleanest designs we've seen in a tablet.		Rated 83% Read the review (Mar, 2011) Editors' note (October 23, 2012): While Apple now sells a fourth-generation iPad with a faster A6X processor and a Lightning connector and a smaller 7.9-inch iPad Mini, the 16GB iPad 2 reviewed here remains on the market ($399 for the Wi-Fi version, $529 for the AT&T 3G or Verizon 3G version).

	Rated 70% by 245 users at amazon.com so far I like it not that fast but good enough nice colors on screen I wish they wouldhave put a better instruction manual with it. Rated 80% by by BobC (Feb, 2012) Much better then iPad if you leave the currently available apps out of the picture(in particular Netflix), I presume as far as the apps are concerned it's only a matter of time before android tablet apps catch up with iPad tablet apps in terms of numbers. Rated 100% by by Manik-Tyagi (Jun, 2011) I've been playing with it for at least 5 hours during the day and the battery is still going strong (I didn't charge it out of the box). Rated 100% by by Gnuoya (Jul, 2011)		Rated 85% by 1131 users at amazon.com All in all, I rate the iPad 2 an A. If you want to save some money, buy the iPad 2 instead of the new iPad, but if it's your starting model and you don't care about the price, go with the. Rated 80% by by Leo-Stark * Part of the reason the iPad is perfect for travel is that you can use it in any position, unlike a laptop, where you have to find a seat. Rated 100% by by Expert-Reviewer (Mar, 2011) Now if you don't have an ipad you may say you don't need an ipad, but I have to say you're wrong! Rated 80% by by K (Dec, 2012)

apps

I have the 16GB white, Wifi+3g I use it for books, movies, games, news, banking, YouTube, surfing, location specific services, meetings, presentations, notes, comics, baby entertainment etc.The real estate is just right, extremely portable, the user interface design is very intuitive and simple, the apps are outstanding.

Apple iPad 2 32 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 100% by by Anup-S.-Nair (Jun, 2011)

One sticking point in the original iPad that Apple hasn't addressed in the iPad 2 is Adobe Flash support for Apple's Safari Web browser.

Apple iPad 2 32 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 83% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)

Operating System

But I will mention that the user interface for the Android (all customization, notifications, superior e-mail, and widgets aside) was much more appealing than the Ipad 2.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 32GB | Rated 100% by by BNT (Jul, 2011)