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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs Apple iPad mini 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) 15Points
8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

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01Point Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

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Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) vs iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+298 grams (10.43 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs341 grams (11.94 ounces)
+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)14%
Thinner
vs7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1600x2560 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
vs1536x2048 pixels
+359 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs324 PPI
+8.4"6%
Larger screen
vs7.9"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
4900 mAhvs+6350 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

22 Common items in both devices
16GB (11.49GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Other model namesTablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung KlimtVerizon iPad Mini 3 A1600 (4G LTE + CDMA)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSamsungApple
Release date7/1/201410/16/2014
Depth6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight298 grams (10.43 ounces)341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size8.4" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1600x2560 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)359 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiOS 8.0
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowiOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T628 MP6PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11.49GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered32mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4900 mAh6350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• 100.000:1 screen contrast
• Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold
• Apple SIM only USA and UK
• 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 S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.26W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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