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Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Star vs Apple iPad mini 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X Samsung Star (GT-S5230) 06Points
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB) Compare Samsung Star X
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)

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Star (GT-S5230)} 6 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)} 24 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)3 times
Lighter
vs331 grams (11.59 ounces)
+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(2G EDGE) 0.236 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
50MBvs+64GB (58GB available)1187 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)59%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels32 times
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+324 PPI109%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+7.9"163%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+2300000 apps (App Store)229999 times
More apps available to download and use
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+6400 mAh5 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

3 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
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ModelStar (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Other model namesSamsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player OneiPad mini 2 A1489 (WiFi)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date4/30/200911/12/2013
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)331 grams (11.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI324 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
System versionProprietary OSiOS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Chipset32bit64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage50MB64GB (58GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2Gfeature 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh6400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standby800 hours (33.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• DNSe
• Shazam Find Music service
• Java framework
• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver
• Oleophobic coating on Retina display
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port
• OpenGL ES 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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