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iPad Air 2 vs Galaxy Tab S 10.5

Apple iPad Air 2Apple
iPad Air 2

2014 · $129 today

8141
Galaxy Tab S 10.5

2014 · $89 today

7738
PerformanceDisplayBatteryPortabilitySoftwareValue
iPad Air 2Galaxy Tab S 10.5

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why iPad Air 2 is better

  • Thickness: 6.1 mm vs 6.6 mm(8% less)
  • Weight: 437 g vs 467 g(7% less)

Why Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is better

  • RAM: 3 GB vs 2 GB(50% more)
  • Pixel Density: 288 ppi vs 264 ppi(9% more)
  • Screen Size: 10.5 in vs 9.7 in(8% more)
  • Battery Capacity: 7900 mAh vs 7340 mAh(8% more)

Verdict

iPad Air 2 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.

Check price at Amazon · ~$129

Spec by spec

SpeciPad Air 2Galaxy Tab S 10.5
Display
Screen Size9.7 in10.5 in●
Resolution2048x15362560x1600
Pixel Density264 ppi288 ppi●
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Performance
ChipsetApple A8XExynos 5 Octa 5420
RAM2 GB3 GB●
Storage16 GB16 GB
Battery & Design
Battery Capacity7340 mAh7900 mAh●
Weight437 g●467 g
Thickness6.1 mm●6.6 mm