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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 63.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 3.0 | iPadOS 18.x |
| 2011-03-22 | -- |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 10.48 ounces |
| -- | Blue, Purple, Space Gray and Starlight |
| -- | Aluminum and Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 499.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2266 x 1488 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 327 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A17 pro (3 nm) chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | processor |
| Yes GPU | Apple GPU 6-core GPU |
| 7.47 | 5.85 |
| 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 | 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 5.61 | 8.91 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| 3.9 | 10 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
IPad mini (A17 Pro) is slightly better than Galaxy Tab 8.9, with a general score of 63.3 against 58.1. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) has iPadOS 18.x operating system, while Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with Android 3.0 operating system. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is a way thinner and incredibly lighter device than Galaxy Tab 8.9.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a way better hardware performance than iPad mini (A17 Pro), although it has less CPU cores (but faster). The iPad mini (A17 Pro) has a brighter screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a way higher 1488 x 2266 pixels resolution and a way greater pixel density.
IPad mini (A17 Pro) features a way better camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot higher 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution and a way higher resolution camera. IPad mini (A17 Pro) features a superior memory capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 128 GB internal storage capacity.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a much longer battery life than Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro).
Although iPad mini (A17 Pro) is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, letting go a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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