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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)

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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) 16Points
8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) 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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)

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Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB) vs iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)} 6 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
+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
+294 grams (10.29 ounces)16%
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)
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
+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]
32GB (27GB available)vs+128GB (120GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4900 mAhvs+6350 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Other model namesTablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700, Samsung KlimtiPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
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)
Weight294 grams (10.29 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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)128GB (120GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, 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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
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 autonomy11 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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 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 (WiFi SM-T700 32GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.06W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
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