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| Global Score | |
| 68.7 | 75.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.2.2 | iOS 9.x |
| 2013-06-03 | 2015-09-09 |
| 8.26 x 4.87 x 0.29 inches | 8.00 x 5.30 x 0.24 inches |
| 11.25 ounces | 10.72 ounces |
| -- | Gold and Gray |
| -- | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 229.00 | $ 288.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.9 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 4 Dual chipset | Apple A8 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Typhoon ARMv8-A, 64-bit (Single-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| ARM Mali-400 MP4 (Quad-Core 266 MHz) GPU | PowerVR GX6450 GPU |
| 8.82 | 8.19 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.56 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 6.82 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4450mAh Battery | 5124mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 42 hours talk time | -- |
| 6.32 | 6.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The iPad mini 4 is much better than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, getting a 75.6 score against 68.7. The iPad mini 4 comes with iOS 9.x operating system, while Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch works with Android 4.2.2 operating system. The iPad mini 4 body is noticeably newer, a bit lighter and somewhat thinner than the Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch.
The iPad mini 4 counts with a much sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a lot higher count of pixels per display inch and a much better resolution of 2048 x 1536px. Apple iPad mini 4 counts with a much bigger memory for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 96 GB more internal storage.
Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch features a bit superior CPU than Apple iPad mini 4, because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, it also counts with more 1500 MHz CPU cores and an additional GPU. Apple iPad mini 4 shoots a lot better videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because it has a lot more MP back facing camera and a way higher (Full HD) video resolution.
The iPad mini 4 features a little longer battery life than Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, because it has a 5124mAh battery size.
The Apple iPad mini 4 is more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch, but you can get a better tablet for that few more dollars.
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