Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) vs Apple iPad mini (4G 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 vs Apple iPad mini tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8.4"
SLCD
SLCD
1600x2560
8
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4800
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
7.9"
IPS
IPS
768x1024
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
4440
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches) |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) |
Other model names | Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 WiFi SM-T320, TabPRO 8.4 | iPad mini A1454 (4G LTE), iPad mini A1455 (CDMA) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 2/13/2014 | 11/2/2012 |
Depth | 7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches) | 7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 128.5 x 219 millimeters (5.06 x 8.62 in) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) |
Weight | 331 grams (11.59 ounces) | 312 grams (10.92 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT SuperClear LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 8.4" inches | 7.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1600x2560 pixels | 768x1024 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 359 PPI | 162 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 Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4 KitKat | iOS 6.0 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | iOS 9.0 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | 32bit: Apple A5 APL2498 (45nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | PowerVR SGX543 MP2 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 512MB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 32GB | 64GB (59GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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, A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | A1454 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1455 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat3 A1454 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1455 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
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 Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (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 |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | 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 | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 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 Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4800 mAh | 4440 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 11 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
Call control | Not supported | Voice recorder |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | 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, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dual shot camera • Java framework | • Colors: Black on slate, White on silver • Oleophobic coating • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (WiFi 32GB) | iPad mini (4G 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |