Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Vs Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB)

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) or Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in Bangladesh, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) starts at BDT 22,432 and Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) starts at BDT 21,706.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has screen size of 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels and Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 512 MB. Former comes up with battery of 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 8 MP and front camera of 5 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Vs Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB)

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB)
Display8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels
Front Camera5 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917Apple
Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery4490 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage16 GB32 GB
RAM2 GB512 MB
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Specs Score5642
Display8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels
Front Camera5 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917Apple
Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery4490 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage16 GB32 GB
RAM2 GB512 MB
General
Device Type SmartphoneTablet
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2017October, 2012
Sim Size Nano SIM
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMNo Sim Supported
Design
Weight 364 g308 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:104:3
Display Size 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels
Display Type Color TFT screenColor IPS screen (16M colors)
PPI ~189 PPI~162 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera 5 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 8 MP5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G YesNo
4G LTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.2Yes, v4.0
EDGE YesNo
GPRS YesNo
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes, Proprietary v2.0
VoLTE Yes
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917Apple
CPU 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor1 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU Adreno 308PowerVR SGX543MP2
Java Yes, via 3rd partyNo
OS Android v7.1 (Nougat)iOS v6, upgradable to v9.3.5
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery4490 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Talk Time 36 hours on 3G10 hours
Memory
Card Slot YesNo
RAM 2 GB512 MB
Storage 16 GB32 GB
Multimedia
FM Radio NoNo
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Fingerprint Sensor No
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportNo
Sensors AccelerometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • 32GB storage
  • 10 hours battery life
  • Various sensors
Cons
  • No SIM
  • No voice call
  • Older OS version

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Performance Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) vs Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB)

Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 and Apple respectively. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up Yes card slot and Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) is 1 GHz, Dual Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 or Apple iPad Mini?

Apple iPad Mini has a RAM of 512 MB which is higher than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 which has a RAM of 2 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 or Apple iPad Mini?

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is bigger with 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels screen than Apple iPad Mini that has 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 are: Sony Tablet S, Samsung Galaxy Tab E, Motorola Moto Tab G20.