Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11"
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation 2015, A8, 2GB, 64GB, Gold
Apple
23 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
Samsung
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation 2015, A8, 2GB, 64GB, Gold
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, display quality, and value as a refurbished device. However, several verified buyers report missing or defective S-Pens and other hardware issues like a non-functional network adapter, which significantly lowers satisfaction for those affected. The tablet itself is praised for being fast, smooth, and great for daily use, gaming, and multitasking, but the inconsistent quality control on refurbished units is a major concern.
Pros
- Fast and smooth performance
- Excellent display quality
- Good value for refurbished price
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Missing or defective S-Pen
- Hardware defects in refurbished units
- Inconsistent refurbished quality control
- Tablet feels thin and fragile
- Screen protector may affect S-Pen accuracy
S pen issues 4
Refurbished quality 5
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Battery life 2
Value for money 3
Scores
Student
Art Design
Entertainment
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| GPU | — | Adreno 730 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.9" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wireless-AC | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 12 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation 2015, A8, 2GB, 64GB, Gold
- Strong sharpness (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average gpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sharpness (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation 2015, A8, 2GB, 64GB, Gold
No current pricing available
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11"
Scores 63 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 23 specs.
