Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (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 India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) starts at ₹ 16,994 and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) starts at ₹ 14,500.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has screen size of 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 1 GB. 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.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) | Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) |
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Display | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels |
Front Camera | 5 MP | 1.2 MP |
Rear Camera | 8 MP | 5 MP with autofocus |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | Apple |
Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery |
Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 56 | 49 | |
Display | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
Front Camera | 5 MP | 1.2 MP | |
Rear Camera | 8 MP | 5 MP with autofocus | |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | Apple | |
Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
General | |||
Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
Dual Sim | No | No | |
Release Date | October, 2017 | October, 2013 | |
Sim Size | Nano SIM | ||
Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | No Sim Supported |
Design | |||
Weight | 364 g | 331 g |
Display | |||
Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 4:3 | |
Display Size | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
Display Type | Color TFT screen | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
PPI | ~189 PPI | ~324 PPI | |
Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch |
Camera | |||
Flash | Yes, LED | ||
Front Camera | 5 MP | 1.2 MP | |
Rear Camera | 8 MP | 5 MP with autofocus | |
Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p @ 30fps FHD |
Connectivity | |||
3G | Yes | No | |
4G | LTE | ||
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v4.0 | |
EDGE | Yes | ||
GPRS | Yes | ||
USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes v2.0 | |
VoLTE | Yes | ||
Wifi | Yes | Yes |
Performance | |||
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | Apple | |
CPU | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
GPU | Adreno 308 | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) | |
Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No | |
OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | iOS v7.0.4 |
Battery | |||
Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
Capacity | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
Talk Time | 36 hours on 3G | 10 hours |
Memory | |||
Card Slot | Yes | No | |
RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
Multimedia | |||
FM Radio | No | No |
Other Features | |||
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
Fingerprint Sensor | No | ||
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
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 2 with Retina Display (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 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.