Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Tablet vs Apple iPad mini (2024)
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Overview
| Specs Score | 70 / 100 | 71 / 100 Better Specs |
| Sim Count | Single Sim More Sim Slots | |
| Display Resolution | 800 x 1340 pixels | 1488 x 2266 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% Less Bezels | ~ 77.4% |
| RAM | 4 GB More RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB More Storage |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 3.78 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | Hexa Core |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP | 12 MP Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 12 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 333 g | 293 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 6.3 mm Slimmer |
| Unique Features | No 4G Fast Charging Memory Card Support | Fingerprint Sensor No No No |
General
| Model | Tab A9 | A2995, A2996 |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | No Sim Supported, No Sim Supported |
| Dual Sim | No | No |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Tablet | Tablet |
| Release Date | October 05, 2023 | October 15, 2024 |
| In The Box | iPad mini, USB-C Charge Cable (1 metre), 20W USB-C Power Adapter | |
| Voice Call | Yes |
Design
| Dimensions | 124.7 x 211 x 8 mm | 134.8 x 195.4 x 6.3 mm |
| Weight | 333 g | 293 g |
| Colors | Graphite, Silver, Navy | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight |
Display
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 8.7 inches, 800 x 1340 pixels | 8.3 inches, 1488 x 2266 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | |
| PPI | ~ 179 PPI | ~ 327 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 77.4% |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | |
| Features | 500 nits Brightness, Anti-reflective Coating |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | No |
| 4G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP | Yes, v5.3, 5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS | Built‑in GPS, GNSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| Extra Features | Supports Apple Pencil Pro, Landscape Stereo Speakers, Apple Intelligence |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 8 MP (Main) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | No | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 2 MP (Wide Angle) | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v13 | iPadOS v18 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | Apple Bionic A17 Pro |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.78 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | 5-core GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5078 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
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