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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0
3G OnlySM-T331
Apple iPad mini 3
128 GBA1600, A1599
| Global Score | |
| 66.2 | 77.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.4.2 | iOS 8.x |
| 2014-04-01 | 2014-10-16 |
| 8.27 x 4.88 x 0.31 inches | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches |
| 11.11 ounces | 12.03 ounces |
| Black and White | Gold and Gray |
| -- | Aluminium |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 122.00 | $ 460.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.4 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset | Apple A7 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | 64-bit Cyclone (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.16 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 32.00mm focal length |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4450mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6350mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 7.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Apple iPad mini 3 is much better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, having a global score of 77.5 against 66.2. The Apple iPad mini 3 body is just a bit heavier but a little bit thinner than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, and both were only released 7 months apart. Apple iPad mini 3 comes with iOS 8.x OS, while Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 comes with Android 4.4.2 OS.
IPad mini 3 features a little faster processor than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because although it has 512 MB less RAM and less CPU cores (although faster), it also counts with a better graphics processing unit working at 600 megahertz and a 64-bit processor. The iPad mini 3 features a brighter screen than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a way better 1536 x 2048px resolution and a way greater number of pixels per screen inch.
Apple iPad mini 3 takes way better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because it has a much better (Full HD) video definition and a camera with a lot higher resolution. The iPad mini 3 counts with a much bigger memory to store more apps and games than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity.
IPad mini 3 features a really longer battery performance than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because it has a 43% greater battery capacity.
Although iPad mini 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, giving up some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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