Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 9:26 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 7:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1536x2048 pixels31% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+7.9"25% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+6350 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3800 mAh
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core149% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
331 grams (11.59 ounces)	vs	+183 grams (6.41 ounces)81% Lighter
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
324 PPI	vs	+392 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 24MP19 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(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	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated 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
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

128GB (120GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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Model	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	iPad Mini 3 A1599 (Wi-Fi)	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	10/16/2014	10/11/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)
Weight	331 grams (11.59 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7.9" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	392 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (120GB available)	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(quad camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	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, H.263, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6350 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	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 gray, White on silver, Gold • 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: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered