Here's how the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 stacks up against the iPad Air.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Pros:

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a slim and robust body with Bezels on the side. The OS is Android Ice Cream Sandwich upgradable to Jelly Beans. The screen resolution is amazing and bright, and its best feature is its enhanced movie playback.

Cons:

The phone has been rather a disappointment after its predecessor's (Galaxy Tab 10.1) successful marring of iPad's reputation. The internal storage is only 16GB, and there isn't 3G support. The camera quality is fairly average considering the standard of Samsung. Meanwhile, the 30 pin connector is an inconvenience, and the battery is built-in, hence non-replaceable.

iPad Air

Pros:

The sleek design and powerful inner hardware are the standout features of the iPad Air. The tablet has a 28 percent reduction in weight and a 43 percent thinner bezel that really give the user the feeling of air. The wave of apps installed in the device is a revolutionary step for iPads standards.

The camera on the other hand is lackluster, and there is no TouchID for the iPad Air. In addition, there is no external card slot for increased and transportable memory.

Spec Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1:

The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is 10.1 inches with a resolution of 800x1280 pixels. Internal memory of 16 or 32GB is available with a RAM of 1 GB. The external card slot is expandable up to 32GB. The rear camera is 3.15MP with a VGA front camera. Only 2G and Wi-Fi is supported for network connectivity. The processor is Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9. Battery life is up to 10 hours with talk time.

iPad Air:

The internal memory of iPad Air has four variations of 16, 32, 64 and 128GBs. The RAM is constant of 1GB DDR3 for all. The Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone processor is good enough. The rear and front camera are 5MP and 1.2MP respectively. All 2G, 3G and 4G networks are supported. The 9.7-inch screen has a resolution of 1536x2048 pixels. The battery life is 10 hours while talking.

Talking Points:

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 was a disappointment for Samsung after its predecessor, causing the Samsung to eventually reduce the price.

The iPad Air, on the other hand, is still considered a commendable success in the tablet market.

Prices:

The present market price for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is $269.99 as per the official Samsung site.

The iPad Air cost ranges from $499 to $799.

Conclusion:

After the discontinuation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 because of a copyright dispute with Apple, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is the next best available option for Galaxy tab lovers. If brand is not a big factor for you, however, iPad Air is the more recommended product.