Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB)

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in Pakistan, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) starts at PKR 58,119 and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB) starts at PKR 65,315.

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+16GB) 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+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 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.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB)

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB)
Display8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera5 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917Apple
Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score5648
Display8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera5 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917Apple
Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2017October, 2013
Sim Size Nano SIM
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMNo Sim Supported
Design
Weight 364 g331 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:104:3
Display Size 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color TFT screenColor IPS screen (16M colors)
PPI ~189 PPI~324 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 Yes
GPRS Yes
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes v2.0
VoLTE Yes
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917Apple
CPU 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU Adreno 308PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
Java Yes, via 3rd partyNo
OS Android v7.1 (Nougat)iOS v7.0.4
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 5000 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Talk Time 36 hours on 3G10 hours
Memory
Card Slot YesNo
RAM 2 GB1 GB
Storage 16 GB16 GB
Multimedia
FM Radio NoNo
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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 8.0 (2017) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB)

Performance Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB)

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+16GB) 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+16GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display?

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 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 8.0 or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display?

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is bigger with 8 inches, 800 x 1280 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 8.0 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 are: Apple iPad Mini, Sony Tablet S, Samsung Galaxy Tab E.