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Apple iPad mini
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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 68.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 3.0 | iOS 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6 |
| 2011-03-22 | 0000-00-00 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.28 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 11.01 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| -- | Aluminium |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 281.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 162 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A5 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| -- | 512 MB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.01 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 7.7 |
| 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+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 3.9 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4440mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 6.32 |
| 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 has a score of 68.1, which is much better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 global score. IPad mini counts with iOS 8.x operating system, while Galaxy Tab 8.9 works with Android 3.0 operating system. IPad mini is a thinner and noticeably lighter tablet device than Galaxy Tab 8.9. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a bit better looking display than iPad mini, because it has a just a little higher screen pixels density, a bit bigger display and a bit higher 800 x 1280 pixels resolution.
The Apple iPad mini features just a little better hardware performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have 2 CPU cores, the Apple iPad mini also has an additional graphics co-processor. The iPad mini captures way better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a back-facing camera with much more MP and a lot better 1920x1080 video resolution.
IPad mini's memory for games and applications is just as good as Galaxy Tab 8.9's one, they have equal 64 GB internal storage. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has longer battery performance than iPad mini, because it has 6000mAh of battery capacity against 4440mAh.
The Apple iPad mini is a little more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, but you can get a better tablet for that extra dollars.
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