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| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 65.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android |
| 2018-08-24 | 2015-11-27 |
| 10.24 x 6.34 x 0.31 inches | 7.89 x 5.22 x 0.27 inches |
| 18.84 ounces | 11.36 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | 16 777 216 |
| Plastic | Aluminum |
| $ 450.00 | $ 203.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.5 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 216 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 chipset | Intel Atom x5 Z850 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.44 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.36 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | -- |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 6.7 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 6190mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.48 | 7.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a general score of 74.5, which is better than the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2's 65.7 overall score. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 construction is a lot newer than Xiaomi Mi Pad 2's, but it is thicker and a lot heavier. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 comes with Android 9.0 Pie operating system, and Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 counts with Android operating system.
Galaxy Tab A 10.5 and Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 both have quite similar processors, although the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 has a lower number of cores and a lower amount of RAM. Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 has a sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5, because although it has a lot smaller display, it also counts with a little bit higher resolution of 1536 x 2048 and a greater pixel density.
The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 shoots much better photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi Pad 2, and although they both have the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition, a same resolution back-facing camera and the same video frame rate, the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 also has a bigger diafragm aperture for better low-light images.
Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features a much better storage for applications and games than Xiaomi Mi Pad 2, because although it has 0 less internal storage, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that admits up to 400 GB. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 counts with greater battery performance than Xiaomi Mi Pad 2, because it has an 18 percent larger battery size.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2, letting go a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your money.
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