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Apple iPad mini (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

What iPad mini (2021) does better (10) and where Galaxy Tab S7 FE wins (12) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad mini (2021)
Apple · 2021iPad mini (2021)
5.8Score
10 advantages≈ $590
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Tab S7 FE
7.0Score
12 advantages≈ $700
Higher score
5.8Display6.8
7.1Performance4.0
3.5Battery8.4
3.6Memory & storage5.5
8.4Features7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad mini (2021)Galaxy Tab S7 FE
134.8 × 195.46.3185 × 284.86.3
iPad mini (2021)Galaxy Tab S7 FEDifference
Height195.4 mm284.8 mm−89.4 mm
Width134.8 mm185 mm−50.2 mm
Thickness6.3 mm6.3 mm=
Weight293 g608 g−315 g

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

Why is iPad mini (2021) better than Galaxy Tab S7 FE?

  1. AnTuTu score1,412,655 vs 292,5304.8×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)5,541 vs 1,9042.9×
  3. Weight293 g vs 608 g2.1×
  4. Front camera12 MP vs 5 MP2.4×
  5. Pixel density327 ppi vs 243 ppi+35%
  6. CPU frequency2.93 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+22%
  7. eSIMYes · Galaxy Tab S7 FE: No
  8. Max video4K vs 1080p
  9. Process5 nm vs 8 nm+60%
  10. Rear camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%

Why is Galaxy Tab S7 FE better than iPad mini (2021)?

  1. Battery capacity5,078 mAh vs 10,090 mAh+99%
  2. RAM4 GB vs 8 GB2×
  3. Wired charging20 W vs 45 W2.2×
  4. Screen size8.3″ vs 12.4″+49%
  5. Memory card slotNo · iPad mini (2021): Yes
  6. CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
  7. Resolution (long side)2,266 px vs 2,560 px+13%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio77.4% vs 84.6%+9%
  9. Loudspeaker loudness-29.7 LUFS vs -27.2 LUFS+-8%
  10. Resolution (short side)1,488 px vs 1,600 px+8%
  11. Bluetooth5 vs 5.2+4%
  12. USB version3.1 vs 3.2+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight293 g608 g
Thickness6.3 mm6.3 mm
Height195.4 mm284.8 mm
Width134.8 mm185 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
ColoursSpace Gray, Pink, Purple, StarlightMystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Green, Mystic Pink
Display
Screen size8.3″12.4″
PanelLiquid Retina IPS LCDTFT LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,488 px1,600 px
Resolution (long side)2,266 px2,560 px
Pixel density327 ppi243 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits—
Measured brightness518 nits522 nits
Screen-to-body ratio77.4%84.6%
Performance
ChipsetApple A15 BionicQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G - 5G model
Chip makerAppleQualcomm
Process5 nm8 nm
CPU cores68
CPU frequency2.93 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUApple GPUAdreno 619 - 5G model Adreno 642L - Wi-Fi model
AnTuTu score1,412,655292,530
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)5,5411,904
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,752—
Memory
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeNVMe—
Memory card slotNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity5,078 mAh10,090 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging20 W45 W
Charged in 30 min38%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth55.2
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.13.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)Yes—
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-29.7 LUFS-27.2 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorSide / power button—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerAccelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro (5G model only)
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8—
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate60 fps—
Front camera12 MP5 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 15Android 11
PlatformiPadOSAndroid
Interface—One UI 6
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