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Apple iPad mini with Retina vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4

  • Apple iPad mini with Retina

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4

Apple iPad mini with Retina

9.0 / 10 (pro rating)

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4

9.1 / 10 (pro rating)

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General info

Operating SystemiOS (7)Android (4.4)

Display

Size7.9 inches8.4 inches
ResolutionOtherOther
1536x2048 pixels1600x2560 pixels
LED backlight No
TouchscreenYesYes
TypeCapacitive 
Multi-touchYes 
Scratch resistanceNoNo
Light sensorYesNo

System on a Chip

ManufacturerAppleSamsung
Primary processorA7Exynos 5 Octa 5420
Cores28
Frequency1.3 GHz1.9 GHz
CPU architecture64-bit 
Manufacturing technology28 nm28 nm
Graphics ProcessorPowerVR G6430ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Frequency 533 MHz

RAM Memory

Capacity1 GB3 GB
TypeLPDDR3LPDDR3
Speed 933 MHz
Memory architecture Dual-channel

Storage memory

Available storage devicesFlash memoryFlash memory
Flash memory details  
Memory16 GB16 GB
Memory card slotNoYes (microSD, microSDHC)

Connectivity

BluetoothYesYes
Version4.04.0
Network technologyGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100), LTEGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100), LTE
Data  
HSPA supportYes (HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s)Yes
HSPA+ (4G)Yes (HSDPA 42.2 Mbit/s)Yes
LTE (4G)Yes (LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s)Yes
InfraredNoYes
Docking station port No
Headphones connector3.5mm 
Charging connectorProprietary 

Camera

CameraYesYes
Resolution5 megapixels8 megapixels
FlashNo 
FeaturesFace detection, Autofocus, Geo tagging 
Video captureYesYes
Resolution1920x1080 (1080p HD) 
Additional camera YesYes
Resolution1.2 megapixels2.1 megapixels

Other

Additional microphone(s)YesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Fingerprint ID
Other featuresGPS (AGPS: AGPS: AGPS), Service light, Haptic feedback, Flight mode 

Body

Dimensions (WxHxD)5.3 in x 7.87 in x 0.29 in4.94 in x 8.38 in x 0.26 in
Weight0.73 lb0.65 lb
RuggedNoNo
Available color optionsWhiteWhite

Battery

Capacity23.8 WHr4900 mAh
TypeLi-PolLi-Ion

Warranty

AccessoriesLightning to USB cable, USB power adapter 

US Availability

Market statusUpcoming 
MSRP price $399 

Links

Official page  
in Englishlink