Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2014 9:46 PM, updated: 6/27/2023 6:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)

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19 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
+128GB (120GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)32% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	600x1024 pixels
+324 PPI91% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	170 PPI
+7.9"13% Larger screen	vs	7"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6350 mAh59% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
341 grams (11.94 ounces)	vs	+306 grams (10.71 ounces)11% Lighter
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP7% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE

100 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Other model names	iPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)	Galaxy Tab 3 SM-T217S (Sprint)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	10/16/2014	10/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight	341 grams (11.94 ounces)	306 grams (10.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	600x1024 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	170 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (120GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600	LTE Cat3 (2)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	32mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6350 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Midnight Black • Quickoffice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)
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

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Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217S)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate