A tablet is a necessity for some, while simply a desire for others, but none can argue that tablets have witnessed an increase in popularity during the last couple of years. This is a great thing as they offer a good alternative to laptops and right now we have a huge variety of tablets using different platforms (Android, iOS, Windows and more). Show Now, there are a lot of persons that prefer a larger screen so they have more room for activities and more display to watch, but there are some people (myself included)
that prefers a smaller screen on a tablet, meaning a better portability (especially for people who travel a lot). So here comes the enigma: should I buy an Apple iPad Mini 4 or
the 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S2? You can have a look at the full review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and the full review of the iPad Mini 4. Design The Mini 4′ back is made of metal so it’s obviously a bit heavier (but not by much, surprisingly), it weighs 10.4 ounces and measures 8.0×5.3×0.24. We’re certain that every ounce matters, so it may not be as easy to hold in one hand over a
long period as the Tab S2. But bear in mind that the difference isn’t dramatic and the Mini 4 is still a reasonably lightweight tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 has the volume controller, Power button and a microSD slot on its right side and on the bottom there is a Micro-USB port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and two speakers. We have no idea why Apple doesn’t want to add microSD card slots, especially since most of their device have a base model with 16GB internal storage, but we really applaud Samsung’s decision to add one to its Tab S2 . Display Well, the two tablets have almost the same display, with the AMOLED from Samsung having a very little advantage. The iPad Mini 4 has
coverage of the full colour gamut, great grayscale accuracy, rich and accurate colours, with the Retina Display delivering clear, real-life colours. How do these
tablets behave under direct sunlight? Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 can reach a maximum of 419 nits and the Mini 4 can go to up to 412 nits. This means that both tablets are very bright and you won’t have any problem reading a book or watching a movie while on the beach. Performance Running extensive 3D games was an easy
task to accomplish by the Tab S2, Need for Speed Most Wanted or NOVA 3 launched quickly and ran smoothly (although there was a bit of stuttering during complex cutscenes) and multitasking was a breeze despite opening more than four heavy apps at the same time. Software Samsung anticipated the use of multitasking on the new iPads and upgraded its TouchWiz with multitasking, a feature not yet present in
Android Lollipop (Marshmallow does support Multi-Window). Overall, both
the Samsung TouchWiz and iOS 9 ran smoothly on their own tablets, multitasking was similar, but with their own particularities and, overall, the experience was enjoyable. All there is to do now is hope that both developers (Samsung, Apple) and third-party developers to use all these features when creating new apps. Camera The rear camera on the iPad Mini 4 shoots well exposed photos, with rich details and good colour rendering, all in good lighting. Indoors and in dark
environments, pictures either get really noisy or indiscernible. Battery Life The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 has a non-removable 4000 mAh battery, which delivers up to 7 hours of video playback and 5 hours of light gaming. Conclusion Check the products here: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2: Apple iPad Mini 4: Mark is a graduate in Computer Science, having gathered valuable experience over the years working in IT as a programmer. Mark is also the main tech writer for MBReviews.com, covering not only his passion, the networking devices, but also other cool electronic gadgets that you may find useful for your every day life. Is Samsung tablet better than iPad MINI?The iPad Mini 6 is a small and light tablet, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 is a medium-sized tablet. As a result, the iPad Mini 6 comes out on top when it comes to portability.
Is an iPad MINI 3 still good?In 2022 this iPad isn't something you should really buy for your kids or for really anything, This iPad is very slow and can struggle with some basic ui such as the control center. It just lags when opening it. It can seem very slow at times and it generally is slow with iOS 12.
Which tab is best Samsung or iPad?Overall, the iPad Pro 12.9 2021 is the better tablet experience. But if you want more and better screen real estate for less money, then the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra merits serious consideration.
Is Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 good?Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is one of the finest Android tablets you can buy right now. Ultrathin, ultralight and in possession of a beautiful, Retina-matching AMOLED screen, it's one seriously fantastic slate.
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