8-inch Tablet PC, Apple iPad mini and Samsung Galaxy Note 4.0 may be said to be the most watched in the market two models. The former full-size iPad as a branch to the compact body and low price was a success, even in terms of volume beyond the Big Brother; while the latter is supported by calling "giant screen phone," and continues the Note System many successful features, such SPen stylus.
With Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S smart phones like the competition between Apple iPad mini's hardware is not powerful, but thanks to iOS high playability, the overall experience is still excellent; while Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 in screen resolution rate, processor performance and other aspects leading intelligence operations and other customized features also brought avant-garde experience. So, which one is the best 8 inch tablet PC? The following comparative evaluation will tell you the answer.
Apple iPad mini and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Parameter comparison
Display: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 wins
Apple iPad mini appearance seems to be a manifestation of a compromise to the market, in addition to 7.2 mm ultra-thin design, the overall impressive specifications and there is no element is more like a patchwork of previous products. Such as its 7.9-inch screen resolution is only 1024 x 768 pixels, consistent with previous iPad 2, it did not feature the popular Retina Retina screen, which is rather disappointing part. Moreover, the market mainstream Android tablets have reached the standard 1280 * 800 resolution, is to let Apple iPad mini's screen is slightly shabby.
In addition to the resolution, the piece of the overall IPS panel display nor with the iPad 3 or 4 Retina display. Its low 783:1 contrast ratio, maximum brightness of 330 cd/m2, color effect is also slightly dim some of these users can not escape the discerning eyes. If you have previously owned a iPad 3, you can say that Apple iPad mini display effect is absolutely let you down.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 to use an 8-inch 1280 * 800 pixels IPS screen, higher resolution, so the display is to be more delicate few. Due to the use of its own R & D screen technology, its contrast ratio of up to 800:1, brightness reached 445 cd/m2, with the help counteract reflections for better outdoor readability, this is better than the Apple iPad mini parts . However, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 screen colors slightly saturated, but built several display modes, we find movie mode is the most balanced.Generally speaking, the screen Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 to be slightly better.
Design and Interface: draw
Body design, the Apple iPad mini is still the continuation of the series of outstanding industrial design and exquisite workmanship, its breakthrough support is the use of ultra-narrow frame design, the equivalent of seven-inch fuselage to accommodate 7.9-inch screen, the thickness of only 7.2 mm and weighs 312 grams, portability is very good. Meanwhile, it is humane is that, although the narrow screen frame, but just right, you can grasp the body without touching the screen, of course, body weight is also very important, this is a very precise ergonomic considerations.
Of course, from the overall operation and built-in communication capabilities, Apple iPad mini and no breakthrough, and even appeared to be quite conservative, perhaps this is Apple's perfectionist at work, did not find the real technology can bring good experience before, Apple does not can easily add new functionality to the product.
In contrast Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, is entirely another design style. In the design, the Samsung flagship security card, basically a larger version of its mobile products, including a familiar cobblestone shape, plastic body, etc., the screen frame is also much larger than the Apple iPad mini, but the overall feel is still good. In addition, the body is designed with a stylus slots can be easily used. Interface and function, the Samsung also the pursuit of new technology attempts, including SPen stylus to bring some sense operating functions, as well as the continuous evolution TouchWiz interface, enabling multi-task with the screen display. Of course, some complex operations form the user does not actually use, which is different from Apple's perfect style. But generally speaking, the two models in the design and interface aspects of crafting, so tie.
Multimedia features: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 wins
Web browsing
Apple iPad mini built-in safari browser in iOS 6 system has been significant improvements, with faster response speed and stability, which is currently the best tablet browsers. The iOS version of Google Chrome is also good, but can feel the functionality was limited. However, as mentioned earlier, 1024 * 768 resolution is limited to a web browsing experience.
When using the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, Google Chrome has a better experience, rather than pre-installed browser, although it will lose some of the gestures feature.1280 * 800 pixel resolution is still not enough, but compared to the Apple iPad mini is slightly better, at least not frequently zoom. Of course, if you need to use multi-touch zooming, the effect is also very smooth.
Webcam
Apple iPad mini built-in 500-megapixel camera works well, basically reached the level of the iPad 3, although you can see some noise, but the image detail is very clear.In low-light conditions there will be some redness, but smoothness is not serious, it can still get some details. Video shooting is also good, although there are some noise. Front camera for shooting clear and smooth, we experienced one of the best.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0-megapixel camera quality in general, the performance of relatively sharp central lens, but the overall details of the poor. In addition, the front camera is also disappointing results, the viewfinder when the delay is serious, and the lack of detail in low light situations poor quality.
Video
Apple iPad mini's built-in audio and video services require access to content through iTunes, which means a greater restrictions, although the contents of this platform is very rich. Also, you can get through some third-party applications to video content, but does not appear in the system's video list, which means you still need to use iTunes to synchronize.
Thanks to the open Android system, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is almost no limit to obtain audio and video content, you can directly connect PC transfer a variety of content, support for AVI, MKV and more file formats, you can smooth playback 1080P full HD video, but also through browser download videos directly to the internal storage. Video player is also very rich functionality, support for subtitles, background playback function can also be used in other applications running at the same time watch the video.
Game
Apple iOS system, one big advantage is that both the quantity and quality of the application content, the platform is also more affected by the software provider's favorite open, so the game will be the first time landing masterpiece iOS platform, but also has a lot of exclusive content. Therefore, the use of Apple iPad mini, does not worry about no games to play, download content from the AppStore also very convenient. Of course, the machine's processor slightly behind, and therefore some of the latest big game speed and quality results as iPad 4.
Using the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, you can get from Google Play Store to download any game content, but do not expect a revolutionary quality effects, because it is difficult for software vendors to optimize an Android device, after all, the number of devices is too much . Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 the advantage lies with those exclusive proprietary applications optimized for SPen, but it is not one of the best games equipment.
In summary, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 to the strong openness and exclusive application brings a good experience to win, but in the photo and games, still less than the Apple iPad mini, so users can choose according to their own needs.
Battery life: Apple iPad mini wins
Battery life, Apple iPad mini in a variety of application scenarios is better than the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 one hour long, can be achieved 9 consecutive hours and 30 minutes of local video playback, more than nine hours of mixed use, much better overall .
The end result: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 slightly better
Apple iPad mini is still an excellent iOS devices, shrunken body has better portability, compact and stylish body is more suitable to carry. Built-in Safari browser is the fastest tablet computer, while the App Store applications are also rich user selects its best reason.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Android in ensuring openness, while integrating a large number of exclusive applications and operating form, which is far ahead of Samsung in the Android Market one of the reasons. Therefore, it is precisely this flexibility ultimately we chose it. Of course, the future of the new support for retina screen iPad mini may cause us to re-make a choice, but for now, or Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 has better integrated experience.