Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 2 vs Samsung Galaxy E5 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/20/2015 9:23 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 6:32 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy E5 X Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS) Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)

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10 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
+128GB (122GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+324 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+7.9"58% Larger screen	vs	5"
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6400 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 mAh
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
341 grams (11.94 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)184% Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)3% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
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Model	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Other model names	iPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)	Galaxy E5 SM-E500H/Dual-sim, Galaxy E5 Duos
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Morocco, Russia, Thailand
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	11/12/2013	2/1/2015
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	70.3 x 141.8 millimeters (2.77 x 5.58 in)
Weight	341 grams (11.94 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7.9" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	iOS 12	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (122GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1491 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1490/A1455 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1490 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26) A1490/A1455 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	33mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6400 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Black, White, Brown • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.01W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.39W/kg (head), 0.289W/kg (body)