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Apple iPad mini 3
128 GBA1600, A1599
| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 77.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 3.0 | iOS 8.x |
| 2011-03-22 | 2014-10-16 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 12.03 ounces |
| -- | Gold and Gray |
| -- | Aluminium |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | $ 460.00 |
| 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 | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 32.00mm 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, UMTS, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 3.9 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6350mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 7.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
IPad mini 3 is much better than Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a 77.5 score against 58.1. The iPad mini 3 counts with iOS 8.x OS, while Galaxy Tab 8.9 works with Android 3.0 OS. IPad mini 3's construction is newer, lighter and somewhat thinner than Galaxy Tab 8.9. The Apple iPad mini 3 has a much faster CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have a Dual-Core processor, the Apple iPad mini 3 also has an extra graphics processor and a 64-bits processor.
The Apple iPad mini 3 counts with a much better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with way more pixels per display inch and a much higher resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels. The Apple iPad mini 3 features much more storage to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 128 GB internal storage.
The iPad mini 3 has just a bit longer battery life than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 6350mAh of battery capacity instead of 6000mAh. IPad mini 3 counts with a very superior camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a way better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition and a back camera with lot more MP.
IPad mini 3 costs a lot more than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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