Compare tablets
Apple iPad mini 3
128 GB Wi-Fi OnlyA1600, A1599
Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2
HSPA+ OnlySM-P907A
| Global Score | |
| 77.4 | 77.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Samsung |
| iOS 8.x | Android 4.4 |
| 2014-10-16 | 2014-01-06 |
| 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches | 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches |
| 11.68 ounces | 26.56 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | -- |
| Aluminium | -- |
| $ 360.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7.9 inches | 12.2 inches |
| 2048 x 1536 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 324 pixels per inch | 247 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A7 chipset | Samsung Exynos 5 Octa chipset |
| 64-bit Cyclone (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz + Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 32.00mm focal length | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.92 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6350mAh Battery | 9500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.84 | 9.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 is a little bit better than the iPad mini 3, getting a 77.9 score against 77.4. The Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 comes with Android 4.4 operating system, while iPad mini 3 counts with iOS 8.x operating system. The Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 body is older, noticeably heavier and a little bit thicker than iPad mini 3.
IPad mini 3 has a bit more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, because although it has a little lower resolution of 1536 x 2048 and a way smaller display, it also counts with a better screen density. Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 features a CPU that is very similar to the processor in Apple iPad mini 3, because although the Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 has a 32-bits processor instead of 64-bits, and they both have a 600 MHz graphics co-processor, it also counts with a larger amount of RAM and 6 more cpu cores.
The iPad mini 3 shoots a bit better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, although it has a back-facing camera with much less mega-pixels and a lower 1920x1080 video definition. The iPad mini 3 has a slightly better storage capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory.
Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 counts with a very superior battery performance than Apple iPad mini 3, because it has a 9500mAh battery capacity.
Even being the best tablet of the ones we compare here, Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 is also a bargain compared to others.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
