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Apple iPad mini 2
Wi-Fi Only 16 GBA1490, A1491, A1489
| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 72 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 3.0 | iOS 8.x, 7.x |
| 2011-03-22 | 2013-10-22 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 11.68 ounces |
| -- | Black, Gray and White |
| -- | Aluminium |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 275.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A7 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | 64-bit Cyclone (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| -- | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 33.00mm focal length |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE and GPRS |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6471mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 7.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The iPad mini 2 is much better than Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a 72 score against 58.1. The iPad mini 2 comes with iOS 8.x operating system, and Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes with Android 3.0 operating system. The iPad mini 2 construction is notably newer, notably lighter and somewhat thinner than the Galaxy Tab 8.9.
The iPad mini 2 has a lot better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have a Dual-Core CPU, the iPad mini 2 also has a 64 bits CPU and a graphics co-processor. The iPad mini 2 features a sharper screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a lot better resolution of 1536 x 2048 and a much greater pixel quantity per inch of screen.
IPad mini 2 shoots much clearer videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a camera with way more mega pixels and a way higher 1920x1080 video quality. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a way bigger memory for apps and games than iPad mini 2, because it has 64 GB internal storage.
The Apple iPad mini 2 counts with a bit superior battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a 6471mAh battery capacity instead of 6000mAh.
The Apple iPad mini 2 costs a little more money than Galaxy Tab 8.9, but you can get a much better tablet for that few extra dollars.
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