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Apple iPad mini 2
128 GBA1490, A1491, A1489
| Global Score | |
| 77.2 | 68.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Samsung |
| iOS 8.x, 7.x | Android 4.2.2 |
| 2013-10-22 | 2013-06-03 |
| 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches | 8.26 x 4.87 x 0.29 inches |
| 12.03 ounces | 11.25 ounces |
| Black, Gray and White | -- |
| Aluminium | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 549.00 | $ 229.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7.9 inches | 8 inches |
| 2048 x 1536 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 324 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A7 chipset | Samsung Exynos 4 Dual chipset |
| 64-bit Cyclone (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP4 (Quad-Core 266 MHz) GPU |
| 9.18 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 33.00mm focal length | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 7.92 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 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 and GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6471mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4450mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 42 hours talk time |
| 7.92 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The iPad mini 2 has an overall score of 77.2, which is much better than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch's global score of 68.7. The iPad mini 2 comes with iOS 8.x operating system, while Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch has Android 4.2.2 operating system. Even though the iPad mini 2 is better than the Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, it must be noted that it is also a little heavier and just a bit thicker.
IPad mini 2 has a bit more powerful processor than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because although it has less RAM memory and a weaker graphics co-processor running at 600 megahertz, and they both have the same number of cores, the iPad mini 2 also counts with a 64-bit CPU. Apple iPad mini 2 has a lot better looking display than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with way more pixels per display inch and a way higher resolution of 1536 x 2048.
Apple iPad mini 2 counts with a much better storage for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with more internal storage. IPad mini 2 has a better camera than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, and although they both have a same resolution back-facing camera, the iPad mini 2 also has a way better 1920x1080 video definition.
IPad mini 2 counts with a very superior battery performance than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because it has 6471mAh of battery capacity against 4450mAh.
Although iPad mini 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy iPad mini 2, but if you don't you can save some dollars and buy the Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, letting go some features and specs.
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