Samsung is, to this day, the quintessential Android maker. It manages more resources than any other brand in the ecosystem and its devices are usually the only ones capable of competing with Apple in number of sales. XiaomiHowever, it is among the companies that aspire to the throne. Its popularity in China is tremendous and few doubt that it only needs a leap to the international market to climb ranks among the most popular firms.
The devices we compare today are very recent, and coveted by many users. Both are similar in size, outpacing the previous 7-inch standard in compact tablets and owned by two companies with a tremendous pull. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs xiaomi MiPad 7.9, which is better?
Integrated
The clear reference in the design of the MiPad is found in the iPad mini, however, Xiaomi builds its tablet in plastic and paints it different colors: pink, blue, green, yellow, etc. Its measures are 20,2 cm x 13,5 cm x 8,5 mm and weighs 360 grams. As for the buttons, they are located at the bottom of the frame and are capacitive.
Samsung maintains a own aesthetic line, very similar on tablets and smartphones. In this case, the resemblance is to the Galaxy S5, especially because of the dotted surface polycarbonate cover. Measure 21,3 cm x 12,6 cm x 6.6 mm and weighs 294 grams. That is to say, it is only longer than its rival, in everything else (width, weight and thickness) it is more compact.
Screen
Both in format, size and resolution, their screens are different. Xiaomi's tablet has a 7,9-inch LCD with 2048 × 1536 pixels and a folio-like aspect ratio (4: 3), while the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 features an 8,4-inch Super AMOLED with 2560 × 1600 pixels and a 16:10 format.
In this section, the Korean company is above the Chinese. Samsung has worked hard to bring the best possible screen to your most powerful tablets.
Performance
In this other area, however, the advantage is for Xiaomi, at least if we let ourselves be carried away by the results of the AnTuTu benchmarks. The Tegra K1 exceeds 41.000 points while the 5 Exynos Octa of the Tab S it remains at 34.000, although it adds 3GB to the 2GB of the MiPad.
Operating System
It is a matter of taste, we cannot say otherwise. Samsung's cape is more ornate, but it also has more exclusive features and content very well worked. TouchWiz generates both supporters and detractors, but on a tablet-sized device we see much more sense in several applications that it includes, or even the split screen.
Many say that MIUI takes most of its elements from iOS. At least, in its simplicity, it is similar, and that is one of the aspects that most convinces the increasing number of faithful of the Chinese brand. A very interesting study that we talked about last week, in addition, argued that users of Xiaomi spend more time using the apps on their devices than those of other brands, which means that the experience it offers is advantageous.
Autonomy
The MiPad has a capacity of 6.700 mAh, that is, larger than that of some 10-inch tablets (such as the Xperia Z2 Tablet), while the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 stays at 4.900 mAh. However, we must break a spear in favor of Samsung since if something has been proven of the big.LITTLE architecture of its Exynos 5 is that its energy efficiency it's brutal.
Thus, we are awaiting more concrete evidence to determine a winner in this section.
Price and conclusions
We are sure that either of the two tablets will be able to satisfy the most demanding user. Probably the MiPad 7.9 be a little stronger in terms of performanceWhile screen of the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is, today, invincible.
In terms of prices there is no possible rivalry: while the Xiomi tablet costs $175, Samsung's reaches $400. Of course, it is currently practically impossible to buy a MiPad in most of the world, and although some online stores import them, the cost is quite high. With the Galaxy Tab S 8.4, we just have to get closer to any trade or order it online to start enjoying it.
The Xiaomi MiPad screen has a resolution of 2048 x 1536 and can already be purchased in a Spanish store, with a delivery time of one week, for just over € 230. Likewise, it should be noted that it has a 5 mpx camera on the front and an 8 mpx camera on the back with an f2.0, both being capable of recording at 1080.
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I think this comparison is from a person with a certain favoritism to Samsung, first it must be said that the Xiaomi Mi Pad screen has a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels with a retina screen, which is not a brutal difference as implied in the comparison. It must also be said that there are many pages where the Xiaomi Mi Pad is already sold with worldwide shipments. You cannot compare a 6.700 mAh battery versus a 4.900 mAh battery and say that you cannot know which one performs more ...
It doesn't seem like a neutral comparison to me. Clear favoritism for Samsung.