Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 65.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android |
| 2015-05-02 | 2015-11-27 |
| 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches | 7.89 x 5.22 x 0.27 inches |
| 11.04 ounces | 11.36 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Aluminum |
| $ 159.00 | $ 203.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 160 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.2 | 7.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Intel Atom x5 Z850 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.00 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | -- |
| 6 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 6190mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 7.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 is a little bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, getting a general score of 65.7 against 62.8. Although Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 were released only 7 months apart, Xiaomi Mi Pad 2's design is just a little bit heavier but also a little bit thinner. Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 works with Android operating system, while Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 counts with Android 7.1 Nougat operating system.
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 features a bit more powerful CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 also has a greater amount of RAM memory. Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 has a much more vibrant display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with way more pixels per inch of screen and a much higher 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution.
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 has a better storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory capacity. Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 captures way better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a much better video quality and a lot higher resolution camera.
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 has a superior battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a 47% more battery capacity.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 costs more money than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, but you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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