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Apple iPad mini 2
Wi-Fi Only 64 GBA1490, A1491, A1489
| Global Score | |
| 76.9 | 74.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.4 | iOS 8.x, 7.x |
| 2014-01-06 | 2013-10-22 |
| 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches |
| 26.10 ounces | 11.68 ounces |
| -- | Black, Gray and White |
| -- | Aluminium |
| $ 350.00 | $ 285.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.2 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | IPS LCD |
| 247 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Apple A7 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | 64-bit Cyclone (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.56 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 33.00mm focal length |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.7 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE and GPRS |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 9500mAh Battery | 6471mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 9.92 | 7.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a score of 76.9, which is just a bit better than the iPad mini 2's 74.9 global score. Although Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is better than iPad mini 2, it must be noted that it's also just a little bit thicker and noticeably heavier. Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has Android 4.4 OS, while iPad mini 2 counts with iOS 8.x OS.
The iPad mini 2 features a little bit better display than Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, because although it has a really smaller display and a bit worse 1536 x 2048 resolution, it also counts with more pixels per inch of display. Apple iPad mini 2 counts with a slightly bigger memory capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 32 GB more internal storage capacity.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a little faster processor than Apple iPad mini 2, because although it has a slower graphics co-processor running at 450 megahertz and a 32-bit CPU against 64-bits, it also counts with a greater amount of RAM and a higher number of cores (and faster). The iPad mini 2 shoots just a bit better photographs and videos than Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, although it has a worse video definition and a camera with a way worse 5 mega pixels resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a much longer battery life than iPad mini 2, because it has 9500mAh of battery capacity.
Although Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is a better device, it costs more money than the iPad mini 2, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the iPad mini 2. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the iPad mini 2, giving up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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