Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) or Apple iPad Mini (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 (WiFi+32GB) starts at ₹ 16,444.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has screen size of 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels and Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 512 MB. 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 (WiFi+32GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 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 | 4490 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | 512 MB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 56 | 42 | |
| Display | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 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 | 4490 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 512 MB | |
General | |||
| Device Type | Smartphone | Tablet | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | October, 2017 | October, 2012 | |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | ||
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | No Sim Supported | |
Design | |||
| Weight | 364 g | 308 g | |
Display | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 4:3 | |
| Display Size | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | |
| Display Type | Color TFT screen | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
| PPI | ~189 PPI | ~162 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 | No | |
| GPRS | Yes | No | |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | ||
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | Apple | |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | PowerVR SGX543MP2 | |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No | |
| OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | iOS v6, upgradable to v9.3.5 | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4490 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
| Talk Time | 36 hours on 3G | 10 hours | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | Yes | No | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 512 MB | |
| 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 | No | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
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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 (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 (WiFi+32GB) is 1 GHz, Dual Core Processor.