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Apple iPad mini 3
128 GBA1600, A1599
| Global Score | |
| 69.2 | 77.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Windows 8 | iOS 8.x |
| 2012-08-29 | 2014-10-16 |
| 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.39 inches | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches |
| 26.46 ounces | 12.03 ounces |
| Blue | Gold and Gray |
| -- | Aluminium |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 230.00 | $ 460.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 11.6 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1366 x 768 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| LCD | IPS LCD |
| 135 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.9 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A7 chipset |
| Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor | 64-bit Cyclone (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Intel SGX545 Graphics GPU | PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 32.00mm focal length |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 5.4 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4080mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6350mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 144 hours standby time | -- |
| 6 | 7.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Apple iPad mini 3 has a general score of 77.5, which is better than Samsung ATIV Tab 5's overall score of 69.2. Apple iPad mini 3's body is noticeably newer, notably lighter and much thinner than the Samsung ATIV Tab 5. Apple iPad mini 3 counts with iOS 8.x operating system, while Samsung ATIV Tab 5 comes with Windows 8 operating system.
Apple iPad mini 3 has a bit better performance than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, and they both have a Dual-Core CPU, the Apple iPad mini 3 also counts with a graphics processor and a 64-bit CPU. The Apple iPad mini 3 features a lot better looking screen than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because although it has a really smaller screen, it also counts with a lot greater display pixels density and a much better resolution of 1536 x 2048.
The iPad mini 3 features as much memory capacity for apps and games as the Samsung ATIV Tab 5 one, and although the iPad mini 3 has no external memory slot, they both have equal internal memory. The iPad mini 3 takes greater videos and photos than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, although it has a lot lower 5 MP resolution camera.
Apple iPad mini 3 has a very superior battery lifetime than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because it has a 6350mAh battery size instead of 4080mAh.
Although Apple iPad mini 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Samsung ATIV Tab 5. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy Samsung ATIV Tab 5, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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