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iPad mini (2019) vs Galaxy Tab Active3

Apple iPad mini (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3

What iPad mini (2019) does better (10) and where Galaxy Tab Active3 wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Apple · 2019iPad mini (2019)

4.9Score

10 advantages≈ $490

Samsung · 2020Galaxy Tab Active3

5.1Score

9 advantages≈ $650

Higher score

5.6Display5.1

5.1Performance5.8

3.1Battery2.7

3.4Memory & storage3.5

4.9Features7.9

Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad mini (2019)Galaxy Tab Active3

	iPad mini (2019)	Galaxy Tab Active3	Difference
Height	203.2 mm	213.8 mm	−10.6 mm
Width	134.8 mm	126.8 mm	+8 mm
Thickness	6.1 mm	9.9 mm	−3.8 mm
Weight	300 g	426 g	−126 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad mini (2019) better than Galaxy Tab Active3?

Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
Weight300 g vs 426 g+42%
eSIMYes · Galaxy Tab Active3: No
Pixel density324 ppi vs 283 ppi+14%
Thickness6.1 mm vs 9.9 mm+62%
Process7 nm vs 10 nm+43%
Front camera7 MP vs 5 MP+40%
Resolution (short side)1,536 px vs 1,200 px+28%
Resolution (long side)2,048 px vs 1,920 px+7%
Screen-to-body ratio70.6% vs 68.5%+3%

Why is Galaxy Tab Active3 better than iPad mini (2019)?

RAM3 GB vs 4 GB+33%
Wired charging12 W vs 15 W+25%
Memory card slotNo · iPad mini (2019): Yes
Max video1080p vs 4K
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6+20%
CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz+8%
Rear camera8 MP vs 13 MP+62%
USB version2 vs 3.1+55%
CPU cores6 vs 8+33%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Apple iPad mini (2019)≈ $4904.9	Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3≈ $6505.1
Design
Weight	300 g	426 g
Thickness	6.1 mm	9.9 mm
Height	203.2 mm	213.8 mm
Width	134.8 mm	126.8 mm
Frame	Aluminium	—
Back	Aluminium	—
Ingress protection	—	IP68
Water resistance (IPx)	—	IPx8
Glass protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	—
Colours	Space Gray, Silver, Gold	Black
Display
Screen size	7.9″	8″
Panel	IPS LCD	PLS LCD
OLED panel	No	No
Resolution (short side)	1,536 px	1,200 px
Resolution (long side)	2,048 px	1,920 px
Pixel density	324 ppi	283 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Peak brightness	500 nits	—
Measured brightness	493 nits	—
Screen-to-body ratio	70.6%	68.5%
Performance
Chipset	Apple A12 Bionic	Exynos 9810
Chip maker	Apple	Exynos
Process	7 nm	10 nm
CPU cores	6	8
CPU frequency	2.5 GHz	2.7 GHz
GPU	Apple GPU	Mali-G72 MP18
AnTuTu score	895,627	—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)	2,767	—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme	1,537	—
Memory
RAM	3 GB	4 GB
Storage (max)	256 GB	128 GB
Storage (base)	64 GB	64 GB
Storage type	NVMe	—
Memory card slot	No	Yes
Battery
Battery capacity	5,124 mAh	5,050 mAh
Battery type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wired charging	12 W	15 W
Wireless charging	No	No
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)	Yes	Yes
5G	No	No
eSIM	Yes	No
Dual SIM	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5	5
USB	Lightning	USB Type-C 3.1
USB version	2	3.1
NFC	No	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Satellite navigation	GLONASS	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stylus support	Yes	Yes
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Front / Home button	Front / Home button
Barometer	Yes	—
Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera	8 MP	13 MP
Rear camera aperture	f/2.4	f/1.9
Rear cameras	1	1
Ultra-wide camera	No	No
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Max video	1080p	4K
4K video frame rate	—	30 fps
Front camera	7 MP	5 MP
4K front-camera video	No	—
Software
OS at launch	iOS 12.1.3	Android 10
Platform	iPadOS	Android
Interface	—	One UI