Here is a comparative iPad Mini 2 vs Galaxy Note 8.0 post considering the specs from all three high-end 8inch tablet including the previous Apple iPad Mini. Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is a very pretty device paired with a light S-pen. Beautiful experience.
Before you go out to shop this holiday season, make sure to compare the specs of the new iOS and Android tablets to get the best buy!
Retina iPad Mini vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0:
| DESIGN | Apple iPad Mini 2 | iPad Mini | Galaxy Note 8.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone functionality | Yes | ||
| OS | iOS (7.x) | iOS (6.1, 6) | Android (4.2.2, 4.1.2) TouchWiz UI |
| Dimensions | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches (200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm) | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.28 inches (200 x 134.7 x 7.2 mm) | 8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 inches (210.8 x 135.9 x 7.95 mm) |
| Weight | 12.03 oz (341 g) the average is 17.2 oz (490 g) |
11.01 oz (312 g) the average is 17.2 oz (490 g) |
11.92 oz (338 g) the average is 17.2 oz (490 g) |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Design features | Stylus |
| DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 8.0 inches |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
|
Pixel density
|
324 ppi | 162 ppi | 189 ppi |
|
Technology
|
IPS LCD | IPS LCD | TFT |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Aperture size | F2.4 | F2.4 | |
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) |
| Features | Digital image stabilization | Digital image stabilization | |
| Front-facing camera | 1.2 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1280x720 (720p HD) | 1280x720 (720p HD) |
| HARDWARE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
System chip
|
Apple A7 with 64-bit architecture | Apple A5 | Samsung Exynos 4 Quad (Exynos 4412) |
|
Processor
|
Dual core, 1300 MHz | Dual core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | Quad core, 1600 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Graphics processor | PowerVR G6430 | PowerVR SGX543MP2 | ARM Mali-400 MP4 |
|
System memory
|
512 MB RAM | 2048 MB RAM | |
| Built-in storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC |
| BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | ||
| Type | Li - Polymer | Li - Polymer | Li - Ion |
| Not user replaceable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TECHNOLOGY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
CDMA
|
800, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| FDD LTE | 700 (band 13), 700 (band 17), 800 (band 18), 800 (band 19), 800 (band 20), 850 (band 5), 850 (band 26), 900 (band 8), 1700/2100 (band 4), 1800 (band 3), 1900 (band 2), 1900 (band 25), 2100 (band 1), 2600 (band 7) MHz | 700 (band 17), 1700/2100 (band 4) MHz | |
| Data | LTE, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A, EV-DO Rev.B | LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS |
| RELEASING... | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Scheduled release
|
November 2013 (Official) |
| PRICE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP price | $ 529 | $ 459 |
