Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) / Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)

Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular (A2995) · 128 / 256 / 512 GB

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi): Galaxy Tab S8 11-inch; Wi-Fi and 5G versions, 8/12 GB RAM + 128/256 GB storage (options vary by market). The Galaxy Tab S8+ (12.4-inch) and Tab S8 Ultra (14.6-inch) are separate models with different display types and batteries.

Specification	Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)
Release year	2024	2022
Model	iPad mini (A17 Pro), 2024; Wi-Fi + Cellular model A2995 Apple’s support page names only the cellular A2995 and the China A2996; the Wi-Fi model number is not listed. The 2026 A20 Pro iPad mini with OLED is a separate product. Apple	—
Storage and colour	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB; Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Grey Usable space is less than the stated capacity. Apple	—
Display	8.3-inch Liquid Retina; 2266 × 1488, 326 ppi; 500 nits The diagonal is measured as a rectangle; rounded corners make the visible area smaller. An independent teardown describes the panel as 60 Hz IPS; Apple’s spec page gives no refresh rate. Apple	11-inch 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA), 276 ppi LTPS TFT; up to 120Hz LTPS TFT is an LCD panel type; unlike the AMOLED displays on the Tab S8+ and Ultra it uses a backlight. The adaptive refresh rate drops when content is still and can be locked to 60 Hz in settings. Rounded corners and the camera hole make the visible area slightly smaller than 11 inches. Samsung
Display features	Fully laminated, anti-reflective coating, oleophobic coating, P3 wide colour, True Tone Full lamination removes the air gap between glass and panel so the pen tip appears closer to the image. True Tone adjusts white balance to room light. Apple	—
Chip	Apple A17 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple Intelligence support comes with this chip. Apple	—
Pencil support	Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil hover Apple	—
Rear camera	12 MP wide f/1.8; 5× digital zoom; True Tone flash; Smart HDR 4 Apple	—
Front camera	12 MP Center Stage f/2.4 The front camera has Retina Flash and Smart HDR 4; video goes up to 1080p. Apple	—
Video	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p at 25/30/60 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps; cinematic stabilisation Apple	—
Authentication	Touch ID in the top button Apple	—
USB-C	USB 3 up to 10 Gbit/s; charging and DisplayPort DisplayPort support lets the port drive an external display with a suitable cable or adapter. Apple	—
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3 Apple	—
Cellular	5G (sub-6 GHz, 4×4 MIMO), Gigabit LTE; eSIM only Only on the Wi-Fi + Cellular model; not compatible with physical SIM cards. Apple	—
Battery	19.3 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi; up to 9 hours of web on cellular data No power adapter is listed in the box; only a 1 m USB-C charge cable. Apple	—
Size and weight	195.4 × 134.8 × 6.3 mm; Wi-Fi 293 g, Wi-Fi + Cellular 297 g Apple	165.3 × 253.8 × 6.3 mm; 503 g (Wi-Fi), 507 g (5G) Samsung
Processor	—	4 nm 64-bit octa-core processor Samsung’s spec table does not name the chip; Tom’s Guide lists it as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in its test unit. Samsung
Memory and storage	—	8/12 GB + 128/256 GB; microSD up to 1 TB Memory and storage options vary by market, model and colour; the microSD card is sold separately. Samsung
Battery and charging	—	8,000 mAh (typical); Super Fast Charging 2.0 (up to 45W) Chargers are sold separately; the box includes the S Pen and a USB-C cable. 45W speed needs a compatible adapter. Samsung
Operating system	—	Android 12.0 at launch Samsung
S Pen and accessories	—	S Pen (BLE, in box); compatible with Book Cover Keyboard and Keyboard Slim The S Pen charges wirelessly when attached to the magnetic strip on the back. Keyboard covers attach to the contact pins on the edge and are sold separately. Samsung
Cameras	—	Rear: 13MP AF + 6MP Ultra-Wide + Flash; front: 12MP (Ultra-Wide); 4K @ 30fps recording The front camera sits on the long edge, suited to landscape video calls. Samsung
Sound	—	Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos; 3 microphones There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; wired headphones need USB-C or a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter. Samsung
Connectivity	—	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.2; USB Type-C (USB 3.2); 5G/LTE on cellular model only Wi-Fi 6E’s 6 GHz band needs a compatible router and depends on regional availability. Tom’s Guide confirms DisplayPort video output over USB-C. Samsung
Security	—	Fingerprint with Side Key; Samsung Knox including Knox Vault Samsung
Colours	—	Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold Colour availability varies by market and carrier. Samsung