Bottom line: Which one is better?
Bottom line: Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is a better device.
In this review of iPad mini 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, we consider the following as superior features of Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular as a better device; has stereo speakers, 64GB more internal storage, has an IPS screen, 0.1 newer Bluetooth version, supports 64-bit, LCD display with 3 subpixels per pixels, 1 more microphone(s) and has a cellular mode.
Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0: DESIGN
Thickness; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is 6.1mm thick while Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is 5.6mm
Weight; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is 304g while Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is 265g.
Width; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is 134.8mm while Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is 198.6mm.
Height; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is 134.8mm, the same as Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0.
Volume; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is 167.09cm3 while Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is 149.92cm3.
Bottom line: Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is a better device.
Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0: DISPLAY
Resolution; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 have resolutions of 2048 x 1536px.
Screen size; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is 7.9” while Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is 8”.
LCD Display with 3 subpixels per pixels; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has this feature.
IPS screen; only Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has this feature.
Anti-reflection coating; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has this feature.
AMOLED display; Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 alone has AMOLED display.
Bottom line: Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is a better device as it has better display features.
Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0: PERFORMANCE
CPU speed; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has 2 x 1.5GHz while Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 has 8 x 1.9GHz.
External memory slot; Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 has external memory slot.
RAM; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has 1GB while Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 has 3GB.
Integrated LTE; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has integrated LTE.
Internal storage; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has 128GB while Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 has 64GB.
Supports 64-bit; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has this feature.
Bottom line: Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is a better device in terms of performance.
Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0: CAMERAS
Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0
Megapixels; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has 8MP, the same as Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0.
Front camera megapixels; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has 1.2MP while Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 has 2.1MP.
Video recording (main camera); Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has 1080 x 30fps while Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 has 1440 x 30fps.
Built-in HDR mode; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has this feature.
Touch autofocus; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has touch autofocus.
Can create panoramas in-camera; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 can create panoramas in-camera.
Bottom line: Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is a better device as it has quality camera features.
Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0: AUDIO
Stereo speakers; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has stereo speakers.
A socket for 3.5mm audio jack; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 have sockets for 3.5mm audio jack.
Number of microphones; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular has 2 while Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 has 1.
Bottom line: Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is better in terms of audio.
Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0: BATTERY
Battery level indicator; the two devices have battery level indicators.
Rechargeable battery; the two devices have rechargeable batteries.
Bottom line: Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 have identical battery features.
Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0: KEY FEATURES
When we compare iPad mini 4 vs Samsung Galaxy tab S2 8.0, we have the following;
Fast 802.11AC WIFI connection; Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 have this feature.
Allows app installs on the device’s external storage; Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 has this feature.
Multi-user system; Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is a multi-user system.
Free and open source; Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is free and open source.
Supports widgets; the two devices support widgets.
Offline voice recognition; Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 has offline voice recognition.
Bottom line: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is a better device as it has enhanced key features.
Conclusion
Apple iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular is a better device as it has superior features.