Compare tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
32 GBSM-T705
Apple iPad mini 3
128 GBA1600, A1599
| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 77.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 4.4.2 | iOS 8.x |
| 2014-06-12 | 2014-10-16 |
| 8.38 x 4.94 x 0.26 inches | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches |
| 10.51 ounces | 12.03 ounces |
| Black and White | Gold and Gray |
| -- | Aluminium |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 166.00 | $ 460.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.4 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1600 x 2560 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 359 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Exynos 5 Octa 5420 chipset | Apple A7 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz + Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | 64-bit Cyclone (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU | PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 8.82 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.12 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 32.00mm focal length |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.48 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4900mAh Battery | 6350mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 29 hours talk time | -- |
| 6.72 | 7.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
IPad mini 3 is a little bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, getting a 77.5 score against 74.5. IPad mini 3 has iOS 8.x OS, while Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has Android 4.4.2 OS. Although the iPad mini 3 is a better device than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, we must highlight that it's also somewhat heavier and thicker.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 counts with a little bit better looking display than iPad mini 3, because it has a little larger display, a little bit higher resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a little bit better display pixels density. The Apple iPad mini 3 features a very superior memory to store more games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with more internal storage capacity.
The iPad mini 3 features just a little better performance than Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because although it has 2 GB lesser RAM and an inferior number of cores, it also counts with a 64-bit processing unit and an extra graphics co-processor. IPad mini 3 features just a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, although it has a back camera with a much worse 5 mega pixels resolution and a lower video definition.
The Apple iPad mini 3 features superior battery performance than Galaxy Tab S 8.4, because it has a 30% more battery size.
Although iPad mini 3 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Galaxy Tab S 8.4, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab S 8.4. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Galaxy Tab S 8.4, letting go a couple features, but you will get the most out of your budget.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.