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Apple iPad mini 2
128 GBA1490, A1491, A1489
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0
LTE 16 GB| Global Score | |
| 77.2 | 66.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Samsung |
| iOS 8.x, 7.x | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2013-10-22 | 2013-04-29 |
| 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches | 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches |
| 12.03 ounces | 10.72 ounces |
| Black, Gray and White | -- |
| Aluminium | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 549.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7.9 inches | 7 inches |
| 2048 x 1536 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 324 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB chipset |
| 64-bit Cyclone (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1,5 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.18 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 33.00mm focal length | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 7.92 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6471mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 408 hours standby time |
| 7.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
IPad mini 2 has a global score of 77.2, which is much better than the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0's 66.5 general score. Although the iPad mini 2 and Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 were only released with a few months difference, iPad mini 2's body is heavier but notably thinner than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. IPad mini 2 works with iOS 8.x OS, and Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 counts with Android 4.4.2 OS.
The iPad mini 2 counts with a sharper screen than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a much higher resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, a bit bigger screen and a much higher pixels quantity per inch in the screen. The Apple iPad mini 2 features a much bigger storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with more internal storage.
Apple iPad mini 2 features a bit superior processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, and they both have 2 cores, the Apple iPad mini 2 also counts with a 64 bits CPU and a faster 600 MHz graphics co-processor. IPad mini 2 features a really longer battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a 62 percent larger battery capacity.
The iPad mini 2 shoots a lot better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a back camera with a much better 5 mega-pixels resolution.
Although iPad mini 2 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, giving up some specs and features, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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