Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F) vs Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Apple iPad mini 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2019 8:18 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A80 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)

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24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)149% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+220 grams (7.7 ounces)55% Lighter	vs	341 grams (11.94 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+393 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	324 PPI
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP10 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(triple front camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP45 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	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times 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	vs	2300000 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	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
128GB (108GB available)	vs	+128GB (122GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)24% Thinner
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels21% Higher resolution screen
6.7"	vs	+7.9"18% Larger screen
3700 mAh	vs	+6400 mAh73% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

16 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A80 SM-A805F Single-SIM	iPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)
Country or region available	Algeria, Morocco, Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	5/29/2019, Announced: 4/10/2019	11/12/2013
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 165.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight	220 grams (7.7 ounces)	341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	324 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 11	iOS 12
User Interface	One UI 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)	64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 254214 (v8) Geekbench: 6934 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (122GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1491 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1490/A1455 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µm 0.3MP TOF f/1.230mm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	33mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@60fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	6400 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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: Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White	• 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
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.3W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.22W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	feature not registered