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Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

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09Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X
8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)

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iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)} 11 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) vs Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
+128GB (120GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+341 grams (11.94 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs347 grams (12.15 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+324 PPI71%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs189 PPI
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6350 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5100 mAh
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)101%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
7.9"vs+8"1%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2MP56%
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
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+11 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 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
ModeliPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Other model namesiPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)Galaxy Tab A8" 4G LTE SM-T295NZKMZTO
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date10/16/20147/5/2019
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)
Weight341 grams (11.94 ounces)347 grams (12.15 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size7.9" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI189 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
System versioniOS 8.0Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateiOS 12Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 35288 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (120GB available)32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
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 supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length32mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
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 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6350 mAh5100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 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
• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
• Kids Home

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T295)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.53W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.75W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
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