Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4"
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation 2017, A9 third-generation, 32GB, Silver
Apple
31 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
Samsung
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation 2017, A9 third-generation, 32GB, Silver
60 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The iPad itself is praised for its performance and value, with many users finding it works great for basic tasks and entertainment. However, there are significant concerns about battery issues and activation problems, with one user reporting both units they purchased failed to activate. Overall, while many are satisfied, the negative experiences are detailed and verified, lowering the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Great performance
- Good value for money
- Easy setup
- Works well for basic tasks
- Perfect for kids' entertainment
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- Activation issues
- Device freezes and crashes
- Generic charger charges slowly
- Not all units work properly
Performance 6
Value for money 4
Battery life 2
Activation issues 2
Reliability 3
Ease of setup 3
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
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Scores
Student
Art Design
Entertainment
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 1.65 GHz none | 2.5 GHz Snapdragon★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| GPU | M9 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 12.4" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2800 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | 5.2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 12 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation 2017, A9 third-generation, 32GB, Silver
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong affordability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4"
Scores 66 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 23 specs.