Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) Vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB)

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+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+3G+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+3G+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+3G+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.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) Vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB)

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB)Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB)
Display10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera2.1 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Battery7900 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB128 GB
RAM3 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score6755
Display10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera2.1 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
Battery7900 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB128 GB
RAM3 GB1 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date July, 2014October, 2013
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMNo Sim Supported
Design
Dimensions 177.3 x 247.3 x 6.6 mm200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm
Weight 467 g331 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:104:3
Display Size 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color Super AMOLED screenColor IPS screen (16M colors)
PPI ~288 PPI~324 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Geo taggingFace detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera 2.1 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G YesNo
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE Yes
GPRS Yes
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
CPU 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU Adreno 330PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
Java Yes, via 3rd partyNo
OS Android v4.4 (KitKat)iOS v7.0.4
Battery
Battery Type Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 7900 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Memory
Card Slot Yes, upto 128 GBNo
RAM 3 GB1 GB
Storage 16 GB128 GB
Multimedia
FM Radio NoNo
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra DLNATv Out
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, GyroscopeAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

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Detailed Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB)

Design Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB)

Dimension of Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) is 177.3 x 247.3 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+3G+16GB) comes up with a weight of 467 g whereas Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) weight around 331 g.

Display Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+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.

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+16GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (WiFi+3G+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.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 has a RAM of 3 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 S 10.5 or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display?

Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display is bigger with 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 that has 10.5 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 are: Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Air.