Battle of the Tablets: Samsung Galaxy Tab S vs. iPad

Samsung launched on Thursday perhaps the most direct competitor to the iPad we've seen yet. In fact, the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S comes in a larger and smaller size too, just like its Applecounterpart.

Both versions of the iPad (the mini and the standard 9.7-inch size) have the same display resolution, processor and storage space as the other (just the size is different), while specs built into the 8.4-inch and 10.5-inch Galaxy Tab devices largely go hand-in-hand too.

But of course there are differences between what Samsung's offering compared to Apple, so we've stacked the details side by side for your easy-snacking pleasure. Check out the chart below.

	Samsung Galaxy Tab S	iPad
Screen Sizes	Two models: 8.4 inches; 10.5 inches	Two models: 7.9 inches; 9.7 inches
Resolution	2,560 x 1,600	2,048 x 1,536
Dimensions	8.4 x 4.3 x 0.25 inches; 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.25 inches	7.87 x 5.3 x 0.29 inches; 9.5 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches
Weight	0.64 pounds (Wi-Fi)/0.66 (LTE); 1.02 pounds (Wifi)/1.03 pounds(LTE)	0.73 pounds (Wi-Fi)/0.75 pounds (LTE); 1.44 pounds (Wi-Fi), 1.46 pounds (LTE)
Mobile Operating System	Android KitKat (4.4)	iOS
Processor	Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (1.9GHz quad-core ＋ 1.3GHz quad-core) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.3 GHz Quadcore (region dependent)	Apple A7 chip with 64-bit architecture, M7 motion coprocessor
Battery Life	Up to 11 hours	Up to 10 hours
Storage Space	16, 32GB (with microSD up to 128GB)	16, 32, 64 or 128 GB
Camera	8MP w/ LED Flash + 2.1MP Full HD	1.2MP front, 5MP rear
Price	Wi-Fi: $399.99; $499; LTE pricing not announced	Wi-Fi: $399 16GB, $499 32GB, $599 64GB, $699 128GB; LTE: $529 16GB, $629 32GB, $729 64GB, $829, 128GB
LTE Option	Yes, via AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint	Yes, via AT&T, Verizon, Sprint with Sprint Spark (10.5-inch only), T-Mobile (10.5-inch only)