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| Global Score | |
| 58.8 | 75.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | iOS 9.x |
| 2011-08-28 | 2015-09-09 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 8.00 x 5.30 x 0.24 inches |
| 16.05 ounces | 10.72 ounces |
| -- | Gold and Gray |
| -- | Aluminum |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 288.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A8 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | Typhoon ARMv8-A, 64-bit (Single-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| -- | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR GX6450 GPU |
| 7.92 | 8.19 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 4.4 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 5.61 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery | 5124mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.6 | 6.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The iPad mini 4 has a general score of 75.6, which is way better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE's 58.8 general score. The iPad mini 4 body is noticeably newer, incredibly lighter and noticeably thinner than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. The iPad mini 4 works with iOS 9.x operating system, while Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE works with Android 4.0 operating system.
Apple iPad mini 4 has a bit faster CPU than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, although it has less 1.5 gigahertz cores. The iPad mini 4 counts with a sharper screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a way greater count of pixels per display inch and a lot better 2048 x 1536 resolution.
Apple iPad mini 4 has a way bigger memory for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has 128 GB internal memory. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE features superior battery lifetime than iPad mini 4, because it has a 6100mAh battery capacity against 5124mAh. The Apple iPad mini 4 captures much better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a much better 1920x1080 video definition and a way higher resolution back-facing camera.
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