Mar 23, 2017 02:18 PM EDT By Avery Robbins, UniversityHerald Reporter

Apple quietly launched the new iPad 2017 which is a replacement for the iPad Air 2. We pit Apple's 9.7-inch tablet against Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and here's the head-to-head comparison!

New iPad 2017 Specs

The new iPad 2017 is supposed to receive a few gains from the predecessor but it seems that there are still a few lacks here and there. For the loyalists, be prepared to be disappointed with the lack of Pro features.

The new iPad 2017 sports a 9.7-inch display and A9 chip, instead of A9x. On paper, the performance is slower than the iPad Pro 2. There's 32 gigs of space for internal storage along with 32.4 Wh battery. Apple new iPad starts from $329 (32 GB model) to $459 for the top-end model, PC Advisor wrote.

Another drawback is the lack of stylus feature. The new iPad 2017 won't be able to use Apple Pencil but Apple promises a 10 hours of battery life for work and play. To add another disadvantage, the new tablet is thicker than the iPad Air 2 - thus, it's somehow inappropriate to view the device as the sequel when it receives the least upgrades.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Specs

Moving on to Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 - the tablet was released a few months ago and it has garnered attention from tech crowds. It is a direct shot at the iPad Pro but after the new iPad is released, it's pitted agains it, and this time, Samsung could win the tablet battle.

Specs-wise, Galaxy Tab S3 is compatible with the S Pen. It's got the same 9.7-inch screen but Samsung has opted for AMOLED technology for the display, TechnoBuffalo reported. The fingerprint sensor is placed at the front panel and there is 32 gigs of storage in tow, coupled with 4 gigs of RAM. Galaxy Tab S3 optics pair 13 MP with 5 MP cameras. This is much better than Apple's new iPad with 8 MP and 1.2 MP pairing.

What do you think about Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 being a contender of Apple new iPad 2017?

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