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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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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 X Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) 07Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X
12.2"
SLCD

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

9500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)

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iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)} 7 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) vs Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
+331 grams (11.59 ounces)127%
Lighter
vs753 grams (26.36 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT SuperClear LCD
+324 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs247 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
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.
64GB (56GB available)vs+64GB14%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
1536x2048 pixelsvs+1600x2560 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
7.9"vs+12.2"54%
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+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
6350 mAhvs+9500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
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
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

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

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 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
ModeliPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Other model namesiPad Mini 3 A1599 (Wi-Fi)Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 SM-P901, Samsung SM-P901
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date10/16/20142/13/2014
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)203.9 x 295.6 millimeters (8.03 x 11.64 in)
Weight331 grams (11.59 ounces)753 grams (26.36 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size7.9" inches12.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels1600x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI247 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 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
System versioniOS 8.0Android 4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateiOS 12feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPUDual-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 controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (56GB available)64GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered21/5.76 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
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 length32mm (lens)feature 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 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
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 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MOVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC, M4AMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 3.0
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
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6350 mAh9500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours13 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (3G 64GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic 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
• 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 registered1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.67W/kg (body)
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