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Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 X Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) 18Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X
10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)

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iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)} 18 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) vs Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+64GB (56GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+341 grams (11.94 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs487 grams (17.05 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs1280x800 pixels
+324 PPI117%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs149 PPI
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (720x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDR3vs+1.5GB50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
7.9"vs+10.1"28%
Larger screen
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
6350 mAhvs+6800 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
ModeliPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Other model namesiPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T530, Galaxy Tab4 10.1 NOOK
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date10/16/20146/1/2014
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)
Weight341 grams (11.94 ounces)487 grams (17.05 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size7.9" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels1280x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
System versioniOS 8.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateiOS 12Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8026
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31.5GB
Internal storage64GB (56GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length32mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (720x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC, M4AMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6350 mAh6800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold
• Apple SIM only USA and UK
• Oleophobic coating on Retina display
• Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID)
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port
• OpenGL ES 3.0
• Colors: White, Black
• Samsung TouchWiz UX UI

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (WiFi SM-T530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.289W/kg (body)
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