Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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7.9"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
6350
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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12.2"
SLCD
SLCD
1600x2560
8
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
9500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
Model | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) |
Other model names | iPad Mini 3 A1599 (Wi-Fi) | Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 SM-P901, Samsung SM-P901 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | feature not registered |
Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Release date | 10/16/2014 | 2/13/2014 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) | 203.9 x 295.6 millimeters (8.03 x 11.64 in) |
Weight | 331 grams (11.59 ounces) | 753 grams (26.36 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT SuperClear LCD |
Screen size | 7.9" inches | 12.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1600x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 324 PPI | 247 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
System version | iOS 8.0 | Android 4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | iOS 12 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm) | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6430 MP4 | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (56GB available) | 64GB |
External storage | Not supported | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | 21/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
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 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
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) | feature not registered |
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 | feature not registered |
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 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | 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 | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | feature not registered | Supported |
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | MicroUSB 3.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6350 mAh | 9500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 13 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | feature not registered | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | 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 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, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • S Pen stylus • e-Meeting • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.58W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.67W/kg (body) |