Apple iPad mini (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)

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PHONES
Phone Names Apple iPad mini (2024) Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A29951, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - A2995, A2996-
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE - cellular model only
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
Launch
Announced2024, October 152024, March 26
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, October 23Available. Released 2024, March 28
Body
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frameGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Dimensions195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in)244.5 x 154.3 x 7 mm (9.63 x 6.07 x 0.28 in)
SIMeSIM (cellular model only)Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Weight293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz)465/467 g (1.03 lb)
Display
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4-
Resolution1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~224 ppi density)
Size8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio)10.4 inches, 307.9 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLiquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)TFT LCD
Platform
CPUHexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetApple A17 Pro (3 nm)Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Mali-G68
OSiPadOS 18, upgradable to iPadOS 26.1Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7
Memory
Card slotNomicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Main Camera
FeaturesQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Single12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDR-
Single12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Sound
35mm jackNoYes
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
Comms
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP5.3, A2DP, LE
NFCNoNo
PositioningGPS, GLONASS - cellular model onlyGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS - cellular model only
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 2.0
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerAccelerometer, proximity, gyro (wi-fi model only)
Battery
Charging-15W wired
TypeLi-Ion 5078 mAh (19.3 Wh)Li-Po 7040 mAh
Misc
ColorsSpace Gray, Blue, Purple, StarlightGray, Mint, Rose Gold
ModelsA2993, A2995, A2996, iPad16,1, iPad16,2SM-P620, SM-P625
PriceAbout 600 EUR$ 215.00
SAR-0.95 W/kg (body)
EU LABEL
Battery67:00h endurance, 1000 cycles-
EnergyClass E-
Free fallClass D (52 falls)-
RepairabilityClass C-