Which One to buy ? iPad mini vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 [ Comparison ]
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Hey Guys, Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 or iPad Mini : Which is Better?: which one to buy? Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 or iPad Mini are making waves across the world. The Devices come with almost similar specs and features and are sure to compete for the same space in the market.
iPad mini have two versions in the market. One of the version was only Wi-Fi supported whereas the other one was 4G enabled. Their features were all same. In terms of look, user can find variety of colorful iPads; one is black/slate and second is white/silver. Whereas in Samsung Galaxy Tab, there are not much customization possible.
Size and weight
The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 measures up at 193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5mm, making it slightly smaller, albeit thicker, than the iPad mini, which has dimensions of 200 x 134.7 x 7.2mm. The Samsung tablet, with a weight of 341g, is a tad heavier than the iPad mini’s 308g.
Also the weight of iPad mini is 308 grams whereas the Galaxy Tab have a weight of 341 grams. You never feel any kind of palm or hand strain while holding this device for long hours.
Display
With its 7in Super PLS LCD screen offering up a resolution of 1,024 x 600 pixels, the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 doesn’t have a particularly ground breaking display, but it certainly is decent enough. The iPad mini, meanwhile, has a slightly sharper IPS LCD with a resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels – the same one seen on the iPad 2. Whilst it has a smaller display (7in compared to 7.9in), Samsung's device has a higher pixel density (169ppi compared to 162ppi).
Better display is what gives iPad mini an advantage over its rivals. It has a 7.9 inch display that offers a great working experience to its users. The Galaxy mini have only 7 inch display. So bigger display advantage goes to iPad mini.
Storage and memory
The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 ships in 8GB and 16GB versions, whereas the iPad mini has three capacity variations – 16, 32, and 64GB. But Samsung’s slate is upgradeable via a microSD card slot, whereas the iPad mini has no external memory capabilities - a feature that could prove to be a deal breaker for some prospective shoppers given that a 64GB microSD card can be had for around £40.
Battery
While Samsung makes no claims about the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0’s battery life, our review found it to be in around than six hours, quite disappointing. Apple, on the other hand, claims its iPad mini has a battery life of 10 hours. That’s a significant difference in the iPad mini’s favour, though the true-to-life number will, of course, vary depending on usage.
Connectivity
The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 comes in either Wi-Fi-only or Wi-Fi + 3G versions (though lucky users in the US and elsewhere can grab a 4G LTE version). It also has a USB 2.0 port, and 802.11/g/b/n connectivity. Similarly, the iPad mini will ship in both Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + cellular models; however, its data connectivity bests that of the Galaxy Tab, as it is 4G LTE-enabled. However, while it lacks a USB port, its Wi-Fi connectivity is 802.11a/g/b/n-capable.
Processor
A TI OMAP 4430 is under the hood of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. That dual-core system-on-chip is clocked at 1GHz, meaning it’s likely not that different from the iPad mini’s dual-core A5 SoC, performance-wise, especially as both use a similar PowerVR GPU.
Camera
Users of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 can expect decent photos with the device’s 3-megapixel rear camera. And its front-facing VGA camera should just about do the trick for basic video-conferencing and grainy self-portraits. The iPad mini, on the other hand, bests Samsung’s tablet slightly with a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing one. On the video front, both tablets shoot 720p video at 30 frames per second.
Software
The two devices’ various operating systems are likely to be the most significance difference between them. While Samsung’s slate runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich – with no word yet on when it will be eligible for a Jelly Bean upgrade – the iPad mini runs on the latest Apple mobile operation system, iOS 6. While some consumers will likely be swayed by the freedom offered by the Android platform, others will be drawn to the plethora of quality apps that exist in the iOS ecosystem.
Price
Samsung’s slate starts at £199 for an 8GB, Wi-Fi-only version and ranges up to £349.99 for a 16GB, Wi-Fi + 3G version. And the iPad mini, although the cheapest iPad today, starts a little bit higher, from £269 for a 16GB Wi-Fi only version. It ranges up to £529 for the higher-end 64GB version with Wi-Fi + 4G.
So iPad Mini wins the race over Galaxy Tab.If you have your own reasons for preferring iPad mini over Galaxy Tab, then feel free to share with us.
iPad mini have two versions in the market. One of the version was only Wi-Fi supported whereas the other one was 4G enabled. Their features were all same. In terms of look, user can find variety of colorful iPads; one is black/slate and second is white/silver. Whereas in Samsung Galaxy Tab, there are not much customization possible.
Size and weight
The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 measures up at 193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5mm, making it slightly smaller, albeit thicker, than the iPad mini, which has dimensions of 200 x 134.7 x 7.2mm. The Samsung tablet, with a weight of 341g, is a tad heavier than the iPad mini’s 308g.
Also the weight of iPad mini is 308 grams whereas the Galaxy Tab have a weight of 341 grams. You never feel any kind of palm or hand strain while holding this device for long hours.
Display
With its 7in Super PLS LCD screen offering up a resolution of 1,024 x 600 pixels, the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 doesn’t have a particularly ground breaking display, but it certainly is decent enough. The iPad mini, meanwhile, has a slightly sharper IPS LCD with a resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels – the same one seen on the iPad 2. Whilst it has a smaller display (7in compared to 7.9in), Samsung's device has a higher pixel density (169ppi compared to 162ppi).
Better display is what gives iPad mini an advantage over its rivals. It has a 7.9 inch display that offers a great working experience to its users. The Galaxy mini have only 7 inch display. So bigger display advantage goes to iPad mini.
Storage and memory
The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 ships in 8GB and 16GB versions, whereas the iPad mini has three capacity variations – 16, 32, and 64GB. But Samsung’s slate is upgradeable via a microSD card slot, whereas the iPad mini has no external memory capabilities - a feature that could prove to be a deal breaker for some prospective shoppers given that a 64GB microSD card can be had for around £40.
Battery
While Samsung makes no claims about the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0’s battery life, our review found it to be in around than six hours, quite disappointing. Apple, on the other hand, claims its iPad mini has a battery life of 10 hours. That’s a significant difference in the iPad mini’s favour, though the true-to-life number will, of course, vary depending on usage.
Connectivity
The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 comes in either Wi-Fi-only or Wi-Fi + 3G versions (though lucky users in the US and elsewhere can grab a 4G LTE version). It also has a USB 2.0 port, and 802.11/g/b/n connectivity. Similarly, the iPad mini will ship in both Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + cellular models; however, its data connectivity bests that of the Galaxy Tab, as it is 4G LTE-enabled. However, while it lacks a USB port, its Wi-Fi connectivity is 802.11a/g/b/n-capable.
Processor
A TI OMAP 4430 is under the hood of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. That dual-core system-on-chip is clocked at 1GHz, meaning it’s likely not that different from the iPad mini’s dual-core A5 SoC, performance-wise, especially as both use a similar PowerVR GPU.
Camera
Users of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 can expect decent photos with the device’s 3-megapixel rear camera. And its front-facing VGA camera should just about do the trick for basic video-conferencing and grainy self-portraits. The iPad mini, on the other hand, bests Samsung’s tablet slightly with a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing one. On the video front, both tablets shoot 720p video at 30 frames per second.
Software
The two devices’ various operating systems are likely to be the most significance difference between them. While Samsung’s slate runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich – with no word yet on when it will be eligible for a Jelly Bean upgrade – the iPad mini runs on the latest Apple mobile operation system, iOS 6. While some consumers will likely be swayed by the freedom offered by the Android platform, others will be drawn to the plethora of quality apps that exist in the iOS ecosystem.
Price
Samsung’s slate starts at £199 for an 8GB, Wi-Fi-only version and ranges up to £349.99 for a 16GB, Wi-Fi + 3G version. And the iPad mini, although the cheapest iPad today, starts a little bit higher, from £269 for a 16GB Wi-Fi only version. It ranges up to £529 for the higher-end 64GB version with Wi-Fi + 4G.
So iPad Mini wins the race over Galaxy Tab.If you have your own reasons for preferring iPad mini over Galaxy Tab, then feel free to share with us.
1 : price. The iPad is overpriced (as every Apple-product ever)
ReplyDelete2 : Android is updated now. The new update makes the UI smooth as butter, there was an issue in the former release with not using enough of the CPU for the UI.
3. Software. Android is way more flexible. You can't even get a bloody Nintendo 64 emulator on an iPad without jailbreaking it. Which I can just fine on a Tab.
See which one of iPadmini and Tab 2 is a better option in a Face-off based on people's vote at the website: BRAND COLLAGE
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