Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 vs Apple iPad mini 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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10.1"
TFT
TFT
1280x800
3.1
MP
MP
1.3mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
6800
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
7.9"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
6350
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
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12 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
+5 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) |
Other model names | AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T537A | iPad Mini 3 A1599 (Wi-Fi) |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 6/1/2014 | 10/16/2014 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) |
Weight | 487 grams (17.05 ounces) | 331 grams (11.59 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 10.1" inches | 7.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1280x800 pixels | 1536x2048 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 149 PPI | 324 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 | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | iOS 8.0 |
Firmware update | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | iOS 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 | 64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | PowerVR G6430 MP4 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 128GB (120GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | feature not registered |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | 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 | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 3.1 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 32mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Not supported | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (720x480) | HD (1280x720) |
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 | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | feature not registered |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | Not supported |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6800 mAh | 6350 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Not supported |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | feature not registered |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Wireless external keyboard | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: White, Black • Samsung TouchWiz UX UI | • 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 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.59W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.68W/kg (body) | feature not registered |