Head to head · 2 tablets

iPad mini vs Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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iPad mini
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Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017
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The short verdict

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iPad mini
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Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017
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Choose the iPad mini if
  • Lighter in the hand (308 vs 364 g)
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Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017
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    At a glance

    Key differences

    Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
    Why pick theiPad mini1 win
    −56 gLighter in the hand308 vs 364 g
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    Why pick theGalaxy Tab A 8.0 20170 wins
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    Full specs

    Side-by-side specifications

    Display1 difference
    Screen size
    7.9"
    8"
    Battery & Charging1 difference
    Capacity
    Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi
    5,000 mAh
    Memory1 difference
    Storage
    16GB, 32GB, 64GB
    16 GBBuy memory card
    Body1 difference
    Weight
    308 g
    364 g
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