Apple iPad mini 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0

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OS
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CPU
GPU
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Front
Video
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display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Protection
Multitouch
battery
General
Talk time
Playing Music
body
Dimensions
Weight
SIM card
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Colors
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
Card slot
comms
WLAN
Bluetooth
GPS
Radio
USB
Infrared port
features
Sensors
Messaging
Browser
Java
sound
3.5mm jack
network
Technology
2G bands
3G bands
4G bands
Speed
GPRS
EDGE
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Main
Model
Apple iPad mini 2
Price
Advantages
PLATFORM GPU: PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
CAMERA Video: 1080p@30fps
DISPLAY Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels (~324 ppi pixel density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Po 6470 mAh battery (24.3 Wh)
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Main
Model
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0
Price
$114.92
Advantages
PLATFORM CPU: Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
CAMERA Front: 1.3 MP
BATTERY Talk time: About 11 h
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 16/32 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
MEMORY Card slot: microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
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launch
Announced
2013, October
Status
Available. Released 2013, November
platform
OS
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2
Chipset
Apple A7
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
GPU
PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
camera
Rear
5 MP, f/2.4, 33mm, autofocus
Front
1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR photo
display
Size
7.9 inches
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels (~324 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 6470 mAh battery (24.3 Wh)
Talk time
About 10 h
Playing Music
—
body
Dimensions
200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 in)
Weight
331 g (Wi-Fi) / 341 g (3G/LTE) (11.68 oz, 0.73 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray/Black, Silver/White
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/32/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
v4.0, A2DP, EDR
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio
No
USB
v2.0, reversible connector
Infrared port
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features
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Messaging
iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML5 (Safari)
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850) - A1490 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 4
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2013, June
Status
Available. Released 2013, July
platform
OS
Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset
Exynos 4212 Dual
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP4
camera
Rear
5 MP, autofocus
Front
1.3 MP
Video
720p@30fps
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection
display
Size
8.0 inches
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels (~189 ppi pixel density)
Technology
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
—
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 4450 mAh battery
Talk time
About 11 h
Playing Music
About 96 h
body
Dimensions
209.8 x 123.8 x 7.4 mm (8.26 x 4.87 x 0.29 in)
Weight
314 g (11.08 oz, 0.69 lb)
SIM card
Micro-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
White, Gold
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/32 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
Card slot
microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.0, A2DP
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio
No
USB
microUSB v2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host
Infrared port
Yes
features
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass, proximity (3G/LTE models only)
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML5
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SM-T3110, SM-T315
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-T311, SM-T315
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - SM-T315
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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Summary

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 has a better processor Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) than the iPad mini 2. It is an important specification of this model because a fast processor means that this model is the best buy for gamer. The iPad mini 2 is produced with a faster graphics processor PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) that will allow the tablet owner to enjoy more number of new games. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 runs more RAM (1.5 GB) i.e. this tablet provides higher performance in comparison to the iPad mini 2.

The iPad mini 2 is equipped with 2K HD (1536 x 2048 pixels) display resolution with 324 ppi pixel density that is higher than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 FullHD (800 x 1280 pixels) resolution with 188 ppi pixel density. Such screen resolution means that the iPad mini 2 is the best buy for browsing the web. The iPad mini 2 captures videos with a higher resolution: FullHD vs HD.

The Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 smartphone has a card slot. This is a pleasant bonus: you can easily expand internal storage and transfer files. The iPad mini 2 will live longer without charging as it has a better battery life. This model is produced with 6470 mAh battery that is 2020 mAh bigger in comparison with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 cell. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 weighs 314g which is 17g lighter than the weight of the iPad mini 2.

The Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 has 6 advantages and the iPad mini 2 only 4 so the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 becomes the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon.