Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB)? 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 S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) starts at ₹ 35,000 and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) starts at ₹ 35,900.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) has screen size of 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 3 GB. Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of 7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 2.1 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 S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) | Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) |
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Display | 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels |
Front Camera | 2.1 MP | 1.2 MP |
Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus |
Processor | Samsung Exynos A15 | Apple |
Battery | 7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery |
Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
RAM | 3 GB | 1 GB |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 63 | 55 | |
Display | 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
Front Camera | 2.1 MP | 1.2 MP | |
Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
Processor | Samsung Exynos A15 | Apple | |
Battery | 7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | 3 GB | 1 GB |
General | |||
Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
Dual Sim | No | No | |
Release Date | June, 2014 | October, 2013 | |
Sim Type | No Sim Supported | No Sim Supported |
Design | |||
Dimensions | 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6 mm | 200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm | |
Weight | 465 g | 331 g |
Display | |||
Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 4:3 | |
Display Size | 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
Display Type | Color Super AMOLED screen (16M colors) | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
PPI | ~288 PPI | ~324 PPI | |
Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch |
Camera | |||
Features | Geo tagging | Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | |
Flash | Yes, LED | ||
Front Camera | 2.1 MP | 1.2 MP | |
Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p @ 30fps FHD |
Connectivity | |||
3G | No | No | |
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.0 | |
EDGE | No | ||
GPRS | No | ||
USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes v2.0 | |
Wifi | Yes | Yes |
Performance | |||
Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML | |
Chipset | Samsung Exynos A15 | Apple | |
CPU | 1.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
GPU | Mali-T628 MP6 | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) | |
Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No | |
OS | Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) | iOS v7.0.4 |
Battery | |||
Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
Capacity | 7900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery |
Memory | |||
Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | No | |
RAM | 3 GB | 1 GB | |
Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
Multimedia | |||
Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | ||
FM Radio | No | No | |
Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA | ||
Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Calendar, YouTube Player | Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
Video | MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Other Features | |||
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
Extra | DLNA | Tv Out | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
Dimension of Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) is 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) comes up with a weight of 465 g whereas Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) weight around 331 g.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) has screen size and resolution of 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) comes up with primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.
Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Samsung Exynos A15 and Apple respectively. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) comes up Yes, upto 128 GB card slot and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+16GB) is 1.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.