Apple iPad mini (WiFi 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini vs Samsung Galaxy A3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/28/2017 1:09 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Apple iPad mini (WiFi 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

768x1024

5
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

4440
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS) Compare Apple iPad mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)

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!

7 Advantages Apple iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
+768x1024 pixels52% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+7.9"76% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(front) HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (800x480)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4440 mAh134% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)96% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% 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
308 grams (10.78 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)180% Lighter
7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)4% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
162 PPI	vs	+245 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(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
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times 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
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 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) (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
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
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Model	iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Other model names	iPad Mini 1 A1432 (Wi-Fi)	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	11/2/2012	11/1/2014
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	308 grams (10.78 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7.9" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	162 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
System version	iOS 6.0	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	iOS 9.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A5 APL2498 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB 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 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	150/50 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 Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	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 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	WVGA (800x480)
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 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/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 hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4440 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 slate, White on silver • Oleophobic coating • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.86W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)