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.
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 9.7 | Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+64GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 1.2 MP |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus |
| Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 56 | 54 | |
| Display | 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
| Processor | Apple | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
General | |||
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | March, 2015 | October, 2013 | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | No Sim Supported | |
Design | |||
| Weight | 457 g | 331 g | |
Display | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 | |
| Display Size | 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 7.9 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 Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Features | Geo tagging | Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | Yes | No | |
| 4G | LTE | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.0 | |
| EDGE | Yes | ||
| GPRS | Yes | ||
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes v2.0 | |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML | |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No | |
| OS | Android v5.0 (Lollipop) | iOS v7.0.4 | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | No | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | ||
| FM Radio | Yes | No | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | ||
Other Features | |||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
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.