Compare tablets
Apple iPad mini
Verizon and SprintA1455
| Global Score | |
| 77.4 | 68.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.3 | iOS 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6 |
| 2013-09-04 | 0000-00-00 |
| 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.28 inches |
| 19.29 ounces | 11.01 ounces |
| Black and White | Black and White |
| -- | Aluminium |
| $ 549.00 | $ 281.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | IPS LCD |
| 299 pixels per inch | 162 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Apple A5 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.01 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.46 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 33.00mm focal length |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.1 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4440mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 43 hours talk time | -- |
| 9.12 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a general score of 77.4, which is better than the iPad mini's 68.1 score. GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) counts with Android 4.4.2 OS, while iPad mini counts with iOS 8.x OS. The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) construction is a little bit thicker and notably heavier than iPad mini.
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a greater performance than Apple iPad mini, because it has a much better graphics processor running at 450 megahertz, a greater number of cores and a larger amount of RAM memory. The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a much better looking display than iPad mini, because it has a much better resolution of 1600 x 2560, a larger screen and a way better display pixels density.
GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) features a very superior memory for applications, games, photos and videos than iPad mini, and although they both have exactly the same internal storage capacity, the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) also has a SD memory card expansion slot that supports up to 64 GB. Apple iPad mini takes much better pictures and videos than GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition), although it has a much less MP camera and a worse (Full HD) video resolution.
GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) counts with a very superior battery performance than iPad mini, because it has an 8220mAh battery size.
Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) costs a lot more money than the Apple iPad mini, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.