For many years now, Samsung and Apple have been trying to one up each other as they aim to reign supreme among all manufacturers of smartphones and tablets. This explains why the Galaxy Note 8 and the iPad Mini 2 are alike in so many ways. However, which is the better tablet?
In terms of display, the Note 8 has a larger 8" screen. The iPad Mini 2's display is slightly smaller at 7.9". Nevertheless, both screens are really sharp. As for built quality, the iPad Mini 2 is simply superb with its glass and metal casing. The Note 8 is all wrapped up in plastic.
Both the iPad Mini 2 and the Galaxy Note 8 are equipped with the same 5MP rear camera but when it comes to front cameras, the Note 8 is ahead thanks to the larger 1.3MP shooter.
The Galaxy Note 8 faster too as it runs on the 1.6GHz 4-core Exynos chip with 2GB RAM. The iPad Mini 2 is powered by the old 2-core A5 chip with 512MB RAM.
Finally are the features. The iPad Mini 2 might be great but its functions are kept at basic. The Note 8, on the other hand, comes with the S Pen. This simple little accessory adds in more functions to the Note 8 which can assist in both work and play.
All in all, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has beaten the iPad Mini 2. Then again, the Android system is surely no match for the Apple iOS 7.1.2.
