Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 2025, Mediatek Helio G99, 4GB, 64GB, Gray
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 2025, Mediatek Helio G99, 4GB, 64GB, Gray
This budget tablet is praised for its value, especially for reading ebooks and manga, with sharp text and good battery life. However, the international version has region-locking issues, missing US setup option, and no charger included. Performance is acceptable for basic tasks if you manage background apps and cache.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great for reading ebooks and manga
- Sharp text quality
- Good battery life
- Easy setup
Cons
- Region-locked features
- No US option in setup
- No charger included
- Cannot root easily
- Stutters at 90Hz refresh rate
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
The iPad mini 7th gen is widely praised for its portability, speed, and versatility, with many users calling it a great productivity or entertainment device. Some reviewers noted a learning curve, especially for Android switchers, and a few mentioned the 60Hz refresh rate and larger bezels as minor drawbacks. Overall, sentiment is very positive, with most users highly satisfied and recommending the device.
Pros
- Portable and compact size
- Fast and dependable performance
- Great for reading and media
- Versatile productivity tool
- Secure with biometric access
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate
- Larger bezels
- Learning curve for some
- Internal storage not expandable
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 | Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Apple A17 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| GPU | — | Apple (5-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.7" | 8.3" |
| Resolution | 1340 px | 2266 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✗ |
| IP Rating | — | IPX4 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 19 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 15 | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 2025, Mediatek Helio G99, 4GB, 64GB, Gray
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong reading battery (67th percentile)
- Strong affordability (65th percentile)
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st percentile)
- Below average sharpness (22nd percentile)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sharpness (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong water resistance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 2025, Mediatek Helio G99, 4GB, 64GB, Gray offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.
