Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 comparison
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| Released at Sep, 2021 | Released at Aug, 2019 |
Pros
- Battery with a higher capacity
- Thiner
- Less weight
- Larger display size
Side-by-side comparison of the Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. The key differences between them: 10.2" vs 10.5" display, 8557mAh vs 7040mAh battery, 3GB vs 4 / 6 / 8GB RAM and 487g vs 420g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
174.1 mm (6.85″)
250.6 mm (9.87″)
159.5 mm (6.28″)
244.5 mm (9.63″)
7.5 mm
5.7 mm
- Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2603 / A2604 | SM-T860 / SM-T865 | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPadOS 15 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 4.0 | |||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174.1 x 250.6 x 7.5mm | 159.5 x 244.5 x 5.7mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 487g | 420g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Silver / Space Gray | Mountain Gray / Cloud Blue / Rose Blush | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.2" | 10.5" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Retina IPS LCD | |||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1620x2160 pixels | 1600x2560 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 265ppi | 287ppi | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | |||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF | 13MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF / 5MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 12MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) | 8MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 640 | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3GB | 4 / 6 / 8GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR4 | |||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 / 256GB | 64 / 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac | a / b / g / n / ac | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 4.2 | 5.0 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| Lightning, USB 2.0; magnetic connector | USB Type-C 3.1, magnetic connector | ||||||||
Audio
| Earphone Jack | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm mini-jack | |||||||||
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8557mAh | 7040mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Po | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
Performance
| GeekBench | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3124 (v5.1) | |||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the iPad 10.2 (2021) and the Galaxy Tab S6?
The main differences are: 10.2" vs 10.5" display, 8557mAh vs 7040mAh battery, 3GB vs 4 / 6 / 8GB RAM and 487g vs 420g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the iPad 10.2 (2021) or the Galaxy Tab S6?
The iPad 10.2 (2021) has the bigger battery: 8557mAh vs 7040mAh.
Which has a larger display, the iPad 10.2 (2021) or the Galaxy Tab S6?
The Galaxy Tab S6 has the larger display: 10.5" vs 10.2".
Which is lighter, the iPad 10.2 (2021) or the Galaxy Tab S6?
The Galaxy Tab S6 is lighter: 420g vs 487g.
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