iPad Air 2 vs. Galaxy Tab S
The iPad Air 2 vs. the Best Android Tablets
This morning, Apple announced the crazy-thin iPad Air 2, adding yet another tablet for you to decide between. We've done the heavy lifting for you by pitting the best Android and Windows tablets on the market against Apple's new device. With the holidays just around the corner, you may be making this decision sooner than you think! The new iPad Air 2 ships next week, with preorders starting tomorrow, Oct. 17.
The Competition vs. the iPad Air 2
| Surface Pro 3 | Galaxy Tab S 10.5 | Nexus 9 | iPad Air 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 12 inches | 10.5 inches | 8.9 inches | 9.7 inches |
| Weight | 1.76 pounds | 1.02 pounds (WiFi only) | 0.93 pounds | 0.96 pound (WiFi only)/0.98 pound (WiFi + data) |
| Resolution | 2160x1440, 216 pixels per inch | 2560x1600, 287 pixels per inch | 2048x1536, 288 pixels per inch | 2048x1536, 264 pixels per inch |
| Price | $799 | WiFi: $500/LTE: $600-$650 | WiFi: $400-$480/LTE: $600 | WiFi: $499-$699/LTE: $629-$829 |
| Operating System | Windows 8 | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 5.0 Lollipop | iOS 8.1 |
| Camera | Front: 5MP camera/Rear: 5MP camera | Front: 2.1MP/Rear: 8MP, 1080p video | Front: 1.6MP/Rear: 8MP | Front: 1.2MP, 720p video/Rear: 8MP, 1080p video, now with burst mode |
| Battery Life | 9 hours | 7,900mAh for up to 11 hours | 9 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Storage | 4GB RAM/64GB memory or 8GB RAM/256GB memory | 3GB RAM/16GB memory (micro SD slot up to 128GB) | 2GB RAM/16GB, 32GB memory | 1GB RAM/16GB, 64GB, or 128GB |
| Processor | 1.5-1.7 GHz Intel Core options | 1.9 GHz Quadcore + 1.3 GHz Quadcore | 2.3 GHz MVIDIA Tegra K1 | A8X chip with 64-bit architecture and M8 motion coprocessor |
| Notable Features | Surface Pen stylus, multitasking, multiuser log in, typing keyboard | Multiwindow mode, multiuser capability, fingerprint scanner | Typing keyboard, "OK Google" listening functionality | Touch ID, antireflective display, "World's Thinnest Tablet" |
