Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)

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

5/25/2020 2:13 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 2:09 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) X Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)

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!

9 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels37% Higher resolution screen	vs	1200x1920 pixels
+324 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	283 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6350 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4200 mAh
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)87% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)91% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
331 grams (11.59 ounces)	vs	+321 grams (11.24 ounces)3% Lighter
7.9"	vs	+8"1% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times 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 supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your 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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
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Model	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Other model names	iPad Mini 3 A1599 (Wi-Fi)	Galaxy Tab A8" S Pen WiFi (SM-P200), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8"
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	10/16/2014	4/1/2019, Announced: 3/4/2019
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in)
Weight	331 grams (11.59 ounces)	321 grams (11.24 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches	8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1200x1920 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	283 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI core 1.1
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	feature not registered
Network technology	feature not registered	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	Not supported
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
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	feature not registered
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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	feature not registered
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6350 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	feature not registered
Video calling	Supported	feature not registered
Ringtones	feature not registered	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	feature not registered
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold • 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: Black, Gray • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Blue light filter
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB)	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.4W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)

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

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate