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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 75.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 3.0 | iOS 9.x |
| 2011-03-22 | 2015-09-09 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 8.00 x 5.30 x 0.24 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 10.72 ounces |
| -- | Gold and Gray |
| -- | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | $ 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 1000 MHz processor | Typhoon ARMv8-A, 64-bit (Single-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| -- | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR GX6450 GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.19 |
| 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 | 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 |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 3.9 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 5124mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 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
IPad mini 4 has a general score of 75.6, which is a lot better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 general score. IPad mini 4 is a extremely newer tablet, and it is also thinner and a lot lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. IPad mini 4 works with iOS 9.x OS, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes with Android 3.0 OS.
The iPad mini 4 counts with just a bit better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, although it has lesser cpu cores. The iPad mini 4 has a much better display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a lot more pixels per screen inch and a lot better 2048 x 1536px resolution.
The Apple iPad mini 4 counts with a much bigger storage for apps and games than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has more internal memory. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has just a little better battery life than iPad mini 4, because it has a 6000mAh battery capacity. Apple iPad mini 4 counts with a lot better camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot higher resolution back camera and a much better 1920x1080 video quality.
The iPad mini 4 is a little more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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