Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J6+ Plus vs Apple iPad mini 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/2/2018 7:03 PM, updated: 3/5/2023 5:46 AM

Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1480

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J6+ Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)

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!

18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	vs	8 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)92% Lighter	vs	341 grams (11.94 ounces)
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras 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/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(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	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% 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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (56GB available)155% More internal storage for applications and files
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1480 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels195% Higher resolution screen
274 PPI	vs	+324 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+7.9"32% Larger screen
3300 mAh	vs	+6350 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J6 Plus (3GB RAM) SM-J610G/Dual-SIM	iPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Philippines, Uruguay	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	10/1/2018	10/16/2014
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.9 x 161.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	274 PPI	324 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	iOS 8.0
Firmware update	Android 10	iOS 12
User Interface	One UI 1.0 / 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 42158 (v7) Geekbench: 1745 (v4.3)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (56GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat3 (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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	32mm 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	6350 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
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: Black, Silver, Red, Blue • Dolby Atmos (headphones only) • Samsung Pay	• 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 J6+ (SM-J610G/DS 32GB)	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.55W/kg (head), 0.41W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.308W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)	feature not registered