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Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) 01Point
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X
8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 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!

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) vs Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
+6400 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4900 mAh
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
341 grams (11.94 ounces)vs+298 grams (10.43 ounces)14%
Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1536x2048 pixelsvs+1600x2560 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
324 PPIvs+359 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
7.9"vs+8.4"6%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(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 supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the 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

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
100 Mbps
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
ModeliPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Other model namesiPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung Klimt
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date11/12/20137/1/2014
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)
Weight341 grams (11.94 ounces)298 grams (10.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size7.9" inches8.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels1600x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI359 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
System versioniOS 7.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateiOS 12Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 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 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1491 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1490/A1455 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length33mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6400 mAh4900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours29 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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 supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• 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
• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• 100.000:1 screen contrast

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.63W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.26W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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