If you are looking to purchase a new tablet, the first thing that comes to your mind is the size of the screen.
There are two popular screen sizes in the tablet category – 8 inches and 10 inches. You have many options in both tablet sizes. Let’s take a look at iPad Mini 2 and Tab 3 10.1 belonging to Samsung Galaxy series.
Which Tablet Size Is Best for You?
The right screen size is an individualistic preference. Many people think 10 inch tablets are full size tablets that can be used as an alternative to a laptop. An 8 inch tablet is a better option for those looking for high portability factor. You can hold Mini 2 in one hand and use it comfortably. Its vertical length is 200 mm while the width is around 134.7 mm. On the other hand, Tab 3 10.1 is a big tablet having vertical length equivalent to 243.1 mm and 176.1 mm wide. iPad Mini 2 is thinner at 7.5 mm while Tab 3 10.1 is 8mm thick.
Which Screen Size and Display Is Right for You?
If you are looking to use the tablet as an alternative to a laptop, you should definitely go for Tab 3 10.1. If you intend to purchase a mini tablet mainly for entertainment purpose and also want to use it as a phone, Mini 2 is a good option for you. Tab 3 10.1 features a capacitive TFT touchscreen capable of reproducing 16 million vivid colors. The pixel density of the display is approx 149 ppi while the resolution is around 1280-by-800 pixels. Mini 2 is equipped with a superior Retina display that has a comparatively higher pixel density equivalent to 326 ppi. Each pixel in Mini 2 display has three sub-pixels while the TFT display only has one sub-pixel per pixel. In simple language, Retina display is more capable of displaying sharper and brighter images that appear more lively and natural. The resolution of the Retina display in Mini 2 is also high at 2048-by-1536 pixels.
Which Device Has Powerful Camera?
Tab 3 10.1’s primary camera resolution is equivalent to 3.15 megapixels while that of iSight camera in Mini 2 is 5 megapixels. Besides having a comparatively higher resolution, Mini 2 also features some advanced photography enhancement features like backside illumination, hybrid infra red filter, and face detection. The aperture size of the primary camera in Mini 2 is f/2.4 that allows you to click superior images. The resolution of iSight camera is around 2592-by-1944 pixels while that of Tab 3 10.1 is 2048-by-1536 pixels. Thus, you can clearly see Tab 3 10.1 stands nowhere when it comes to camera features Mini 2 has. Both devices have average resolution front cameras. Tab 3 10.1 has a 1.3 megapixel camera while the Mini 2 has 1.2 megapixel secondary camera in the front.
How Much Does Mini 2 and Tab 3 10.1 Cost?
iPad Mini 2 has two models; one with Wi-Fi only connectivity and second model with Cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity. The price of Mini 2 is in the range of $399 – $899. Tab 3 10.1 Wi-Fi model having 16GB storage space can be bought at $329.99.
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