Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 Vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+64GB)

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+64GB)? 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 9.7 starts at ₹ 39,557 and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+64GB) starts at ₹ 39,900.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has screen size of 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+64GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+64GB) comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 2 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 9.7 Vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+64GB)

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+64GB)
Display9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Battery6000 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB64 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score5654
Display9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
Battery6000 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB64 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date March, 2015October, 2013
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMNo Sim Supported
Design
Weight 457 g331 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:34:3
Display Size 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color TFT screen (16M colors)Color IPS screen (16M colors)
PPI ~132 PPI~324 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Geo taggingFace detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus
Front Camera 2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Connectivity
3G YesNo
4G LTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE Yes
GPRS Yes
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
CPU 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
Java Yes, via 3rd partyNo
OS Android v5.0 (Lollipop)iOS v7.0.4
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 6000 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Memory
Card Slot Yes, upto 128 GBNo
RAM 2 GB1 GB
Storage 16 GB64 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push EmailYes, with Push Email
FM Radio YesNo
Music MP3, WAV, eAAC+
Supports MMS, Instant MessagingInstant Messaging, Voice Commands
Video MP4, H.264
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors AccelerometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

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Detailed Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+64GB)

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+64GB)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+64GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display?

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has a RAM of 2 GB which is higher than Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display which has a RAM of 1 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display?

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is bigger with 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels screen than Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display that has 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 are: OnePlus Pad 2 Tablet, Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Air 2.