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Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Apple iPad mini 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) 26Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

32
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A70 X
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)

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Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) vs iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core130%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (108GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)86%
Lighter
vs341 grams (11.94 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+393 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs324 PPI
+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels21%
Higher resolution screen
6.7"vs+7.9"18%
Larger screen
4500 mAhvs+6350 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
ModelGalaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A70 SM-A705GM/Dual-Sim NFCiPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date4/26/201910/16/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.7 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 8.0
Firmware updateAndroid 11iOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 612 845MhzPowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 167750 (v7)
Geekbench: 6584 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
32 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123°
5MP depth f/2.2
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution6528x4896 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens32mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh6350 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
• One UI 3.1
• Infinity U display
• Glasstic back panel
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.349W/kg (head), 1.475W/kg (body)feature not registered
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