What are the main differences between Apple iPad mini 2026 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+?

The main differences include display size, processor, camera specifications, battery capacity, and price. Check the detailed comparison table for complete specifications.

Which device has better camera: iPad mini 2026 or Galaxy Tab S12+?

Apple iPad mini 2026 features camera system, while Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ has camera system.

Which device has longer battery life?

Apple iPad mini 2026 has Single, compared to Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ with Single.

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Compare Apple iPad mini 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+
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iPad mini 2026

Apple

Galaxy Tab S12+

Samsung

Main Specs

8.5" Super Retina XDR OLED

Display

12.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)

CPU

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm)

12 GB

RAM

12 GB

Single, 12 MP

Camera

Single, 13 MP

Ratings

iPad mini 2026

Galaxy Tab S12+

Specifications

Launch

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

1, 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, 106 - A3596
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 106 - A3597 4G Bands LTE

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - A3596, A3597 5G Bands SA/NSA/Sub6

HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Body

195.3 x 132.6 x 5.4 mm Dimensions 289.5 x 187.8 x 5.3 mm

255 g (Wi-Fi) / 263 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) Weight 553 g or 555 g

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame Build Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

eSIM (cellular model only) SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)

IP67 Resistance IP68

Stylus support Others Stylus support
Enhanced Armor Aluminum

Display

8.5 inches Size 12.6 inches

Super Retina XDR OLED Type Dynamic AMOLED 2X

1512x2316 pixels Resolution 1752x2800 pixels

325 PPI Density 262 PPI

600 nits Typical Brightness ---

1200 nits High Brightness Mode (HBM) 1000 nits

--- Peak Brightness 1600 nits

--- Refresh Rate 120 Hz

--- HDR HDR10+

Anti-reflective coating
Nano-texture display glass (optional) Others ---

Processors

Apple CPU MediaTek

A20 Pro (2 nm) Chipset Dimensity 9500 (3 nm)

Penta-core (2x super cores + 3x efficiency cores) - 128/256GB CPU Core Octa-core (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro)

Apple GPU (7-core graphics) GPU Mali-G1 Ultra MC12

Hexa-core (2x super cores + 4x efficiency cores) - 512GB Others ---

Software

iPadOS 27 OS Android 17

--- User Interface One UI 9

--- Others Up to 7 major OS updates

Memory

12GB RAM 12GB

128GB / 256GB / 512GB Storage 256GB / 512GB

--- Storage Type UFS

No microSD Card Slot microSDXC

Main Camera

Single Lens Single

12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF Cameras 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF

Multi-focus LED flash, HDR, panorama Features LED flash, HDR, panorama

4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
gyro-EIS Video 4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Single Lens Single

12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide) Cameras 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)

HDR Features HDR

1080p@25/30/60fps
gyro-EIS Video 4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

Sound

Yes Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

No 3.5mm No

Yes Dolby Atmos Yes

Stereo audio using Acoustic Display Others ---

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, hotspot WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

6.0 Bluetooth 6.0

GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only Location GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

No NFC No

No Radio No

USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 USB USB Type-C 3.2

Sensors

Top-mounted Fingerprint Under Display, Optical

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Sensors Types Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass

--- Others Wireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)

Battery

--- Capacity 10600 mAh

--- Type Li-Po

--- Wired Charging 45 W

--- Wired Charging Time 100% in 95 min

In the Box

Colors

Prices

849 $

Worldwide (12GB/128GB) - 5G

Not Available

699 $

Worldwide (12GB/128GB) - Wifi

Not Available

Worldwide (12GB/256GB)

1199 $

949 $

Worldwide (12GB/256GB) - 5G

Not Available

799 $

Worldwide (12GB/256GB) - Wifi

Not Available

1149 $

Worldwide (12GB/512GB) - 5G

Not Available

999 $

Worldwide (12GB/512GB) - Wifi

Not Available

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