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General

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Series

iPad mini1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Galaxy Tab Active1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Samsung lists the product in its Galaxy Tab Active range.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2993, A2995, A29962Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 28 September 2026A2993 Wi-Fi, A2995 Wi-Fi + Cellular, A2996 Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only)

SM-X350, SM-X356B, SM-X358U, SM-X350NZGAEUE, SM-X350NZGAN20, SM-X350NZGEN20, SM-X356BZGEEEB, SM-X358UZGAN14, SM-X358UZGEN143Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Manual cover lists SM-X350 and SM-X356B in a shared guide with the 8-inch Tab Active5 models.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 20268Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/tablets/others/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-enterprise-edition-green-128gb-sm-x358uzgan45Read 15 October 2026SM-X358U is the North American 5G model.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

15 October 20243Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-powerful-new-ipad-mini-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 28 September 2026

14 April 20252Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Samsung newsroom launch post. GSMArena dates the announcement 14 April 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Current model on apple.com with a Buy link on 2026-09-28

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Product is listed on the Samsung UK Business site and sold. GSMArena status: available.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iPad mini (6th generation)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-powerful-new-ipad-mini-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 28 September 2026Apple's press release compares the new iPad mini with A17 Pro to the A15 Bionic in the previous-generation iPad mini.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$4993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-powerful-new-ipad-mini-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 28 September 2026From $499 for the Wi-Fi model with 128 GB. $649 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model

$65910Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/business/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/07142025/Samsung-Galaxy-Tablet-MSRP-Price-File-(June-2025).pdfRead 15 October 2026Samsung US government MSRP price file, June 2025, excluding tax. Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro Enterprise Edition 6+128 GB Wi-Fi SM-X350NZGAN20 $659.00, 8+256 GB Wi-Fi SM-X350NZGEN20 $729.00, 6+128 GB unlocked SM-X358UZGAN14 $769.00, 8+256 GB unlocked SM-X358UZGEN14 $839.00. The file is dated two months after launch.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€5994Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-powerful-new-ipad-mini-with-support-for-apple-intelligenceRead 28 September 2026Germany: 599 Euro incl. MwSt. for Wi-Fi 128 GB, 769 Euro for Wi-Fi + Cellular

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Green7Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 2026Colour: Green.

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Slate1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026General Information, Form Factor: Tablet.

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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31 May 20331Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Software Support: Security Update Period (valid until) 31 May 2033. Feature text says up to 8 years of firmware and maintenance updates.

Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

195.4mm1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

242.9mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Maker lists H x W x D as 170.2 x 242.9 x 10.2 mm in landscape. Stored in portrait, so height is the long edge 242.9 and width is 170.2.

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

134.8mm1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

170.2mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

6.3mm1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

10.2mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Published depth 10.2 mm. The page does not say whether the camera bump is included.

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

293g(10.3 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

680g(1.5 lb)2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 680 g (Wi-Fi), 683 g (5G). Weight may vary by market. Base is the Wi-Fi model.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi model weight 680 g.

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Materials: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

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Front

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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Feature text: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ display.

Back

Aluminium1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Materials: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

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Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

IP427EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 28 September 2026EU regulated product information sheet or energy-label record: IP42 for the identified model. Apple does not separately market this tablet as water-resistant.12Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU regulated product information sheet or energy-label record: IP42 for the identified model. Apple does not separately market this tablet as water-resistant.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 30 September 2026EU regulated product information sheet or energy-label record: IP42 for the identified model. Apple does not separately market this tablet as water-resistant.

IP681Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Feature text: IP68 protection. Press release footnote: IP6X dust test and IPX8 submersion up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x356bzgeeeb-productfiche.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet: IP68, immersion depth 1.5 m.

MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Feature text: MIL-STD-810H compliant. Footnote: drop test with case on from 1.8 m.

SIM

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

8.3in(21.1 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

10.1in(25.7 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026255.4 mm full rectangle, 253.2 mm with rounded corners. Stored as the 10.1 inch full-rectangle diagonal.

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2266 × 1488px1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

326.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

224.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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16:102Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 10.1-inch, 16:10, WUXGA, TFT LCD.

Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

LCD (other)2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Spec table says TFT LCD. The panel type (IPS or other) is not published, so the generic LCD option is used.

Display type (as published)

Liquid Retina display1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

TFT LCD1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Technology (Main Display) is listed as TFT. The press release spec table says TFT LCD.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Max (Hz)
60

Source11Reviewtomsguide.com/tablets/ipads/ipad-mini-7-reviewRead 30 September 2026Review states the iPad mini 7 has a 60 Hz screen. Apple does not publish the refresh rate

BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

Mode	Max (Hz)	Variable
Adaptive	120	Yes

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Spec table: up to 120 Hz. Footnote says adaptive refresh adjusts up to 120 Hz as needed. The UK page footnote says the Standard setting fixes the rate at up to 60 Hz. The press release footnote reads differently, so only the adaptive 120 Hz mode is stored. No minimum is published.

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

500nits1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

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Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

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Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Video Playback section. Supported HDR content formats. This is playback/decoding support, not a guarantee that the built-in LCD reproduces HDR luminance.

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Fully laminated

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Anti-reflection coating

Antireflective coating1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Screen surface

Glossy17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-mini-7-2024-review-This-compact-tablet-continues-to-be-nearly-unrivaled.930558.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Display explicitly lists glossy: yes for the standard Liquid Retina panel. Review device: A17 Pro, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, iPadOS 18.1.1.

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Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

iPadOS 183Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-powerful-new-ipad-mini-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 28 September 2026

Android 152Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 202611Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_active5_pro-13790.phpRead 15 October 2026

Software

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One UI 711Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_active5_pro-13790.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: Android 15, One UI 7.

Latest OS

iPadOS 279Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 28 September 2026iPadOS 27 is compatible with iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Android 163Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026The Android 16 user manual (version 1.0, 31 October 2025) is listed for the model on the Samsung UK page. Accessed 15 October 2026.

Chipset

A17 Pro1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 32Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform (4nm Octa-Core).

Process

3nm10Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/ipad-miniRead 28 September 2026A17 Pro is built on the 3-nanometer process

4nm2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

61Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026CPU Type Octa-Core.

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Count	Core
2	Performance core
4	Efficiency core

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Chip section: 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. No clock rate inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Arm Cortex-A720	2.5
3	Arm Cortex-A720	2.4
4	Arm Cortex-A520	1.8

Source11Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_active5_pro-13790.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520. The clocks match the 2.5, 2.4 and 1.8 GHz in Samsung's spec list.

Max CPU clock

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2.5GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple 5-core GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Qualcomm Adreno 81011Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_active5_pro-13790.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: Adreno 810. Samsung does not name the GPU.

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

51Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

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Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

8GB10Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/ipad-miniRead 28 September 2026The iPad mini 7 has 8 GB RAM. Apple does not publish RAM

6, 8GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Page lists the 5G 8 GB / 256 GB model. The 6 GB / 128 GB option is in the press release and the Romania page.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 6+128 GB and 8+256 GB.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 2026

RAM type

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Memory bandwidth

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StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

128, 256GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 20267Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 2026

Storage type

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Memory card

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microSD (own slot)11Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_active5_pro-13790.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: microSDXC (dedicated slot).

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

Not available

2TB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Expandable storage MicroSD (up to 2 TB), stored as 2000 GB.

Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	PDAF

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Camera section: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Sensor size and pixel size not stated by Apple.16Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Focus Pixels section: dedicated focus pixels provide depth information using phase detection. This documents the PDAF interpretation of the exact tablet maker specification, which says Autofocus with Focus Pixels.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Rear 12 MP (F1.8) wide with flash. Autofocus is stated in the UK spec list. Stored with the generic autofocus option.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

True Tone flash1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

LED flash11Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_active5_pro-13790.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: LED flash.

Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 20264K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps. 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps, slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps. 720p at 30 fps

BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	30

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Video Recording Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps. The 1080p at 30 fps mode is from GSMArena.11Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_active5_pro-13790.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena main camera video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

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Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

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LiDAR scanner

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Front camera

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Front cameras

AApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Ultrawide	12	2.4

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Front Camera section. Stores published 12 MP and aperture. Center Stage is not itself evidence for an ultrawide lens role or 122-degree field of view.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-powerful-new-ipad-mini-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 28 September 202612 MP Ultra Wide front-facing camera. Aperture from the spec page

BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Main	8	2

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Front 8 MP (F2.0).

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

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Front camera position

Portrait edge3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-powerful-new-ipad-mini-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 28 September 2026Front camera in portrait orientation

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Auto framing

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Center Stage

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Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source11Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_active5_pro-13790.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena selfie camera video: 1080p at 30 fps.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

217Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-mini-7-2024-review-This-compact-tablet-continues-to-be-nearly-unrivaled.930558.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Loudspeaker section explicitly identifies two stereo speakers. Four external grille openings are not four physical speaker drivers. Review device: A17 Pro, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, iPadOS 18.1.1.

22Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Sound: Dolby Atmos, Stereo (2 Speakers).

Speaker layout

Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Landscape stereo speakers, one at the top and one at the bottom

Not available

Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

21Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Dual microphones

Not available

3.5 mm jack

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Spatial Audio playback. Dolby Atmos is listed as a supported audio playback format

Dolby Atmos, Anti-feedback noise reduction2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Dolby Atmos in the spec table. Anti-feedback noise reduction is described in the feature text.

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Wi-Fi + Cellular models A2995 and A2996

Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Press release: 5G (Sub6), LTE, dual SIM (pSIM + eSIM). A Wi-Fi only model SM-X350 also exists, so base is true.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 2026

Network

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, Gigabit LTE, 5G (sub-6 GHz). No GSM listed

Not available

2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

Not available

Not available

3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026UMTS/HSPA bands in MHz, model A2995

Not available

4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Model A2995. FDD-LTE 1 to 71 then TD-LTE 34 to 48

Not available

5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Model A2995

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 20265G (sub-6 GHz) only

Not available

Max download speed

Not available

Not available

Modem

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Not available

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi 6E2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Published as Wi-Fi 6 E (802.11 ax) with 2 x 2 MIMO. Wi-Fi 6 E is the 6 GHz band extension of Wi-Fi 6

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz, HE160.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

Not available

Not available

NFC

No17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-mini-7-2024-review-This-compact-tablet-continues-to-be-nearly-unrivaled.930558.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly states NFC is not available. Review device: A17 Pro, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, iPadOS 18.1.1.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add GPS/GNSS and cellular

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS7Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi model SM-X350NZGAEUE lists Location Technology GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS.

Dual-band GNSS

Not available

Not available

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

11Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026USB-C port with USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s)

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Feature text: DeX on Monitor. The manual confirms a wired USB-C to HDMI adapter connection for SM-X350 and SM-X356B.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Wired connections to external displays (SM-X350, SM-X356B): HDMI adapter (USB Type-C to HDMI). No maximum resolution is published.

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

Resolution3840 × 2160 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Supports one external display with up to 4K resolution at 60 Hz

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External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

11Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Stylus

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Stylus

Supported1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

In the box2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Spec table: S Pen (IP68, Inbox).

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Name	Included	Tilt	Hover	Haptics	Charging
Apple Pencil Pro	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Magnetic, on the device
Apple Pencil (USB-C)	No	Yes	Yes	No	USB-C

Source8Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 28 September 2026Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) listed for iPad mini (A17 Pro). Hover works with iPad mini (A17 Pro). Pressure sensitivity only on Pencil Pro, level count not published. Pencil (USB-C) pairs and charges via USB-C

BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

Name	Included	Hover
S Pen	Yes	Yes

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026S Pen is in the box. Hover is shown by the manual (Air command opens when the S Pen hovers over the screen). Technology, pressure levels and latency are not published.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Air command: hover the S Pen over the screen and tap the Air command icon. S Pen is inserted into the left of the protective case.

Pressure levels

Not available

Not available

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Hover

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipadminia17pro-ipad66ed6260/ipadosRead 8 October 2026Exact A17 Pro hardware chapter, rear-view callout 7 identifies the magnetic connector for Apple Pencil. This is not a keyboard Smart Connector.

POGO pin1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Interface and feature text name POGO charging and a POGO keyboard.

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Not available

BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

Name	Included
Rugged Slim Keyboard (GP-FCT545GJTBU)	No

Source10Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/business/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/07142025/Samsung-Galaxy-Tablet-MSRP-Price-File-(June-2025).pdfRead 15 October 2026Price file line: Samsung Rugged Slim Keyboard Black - Tab Active4 Pro & Tab Active5 Pro, GP-FCT545GJTBU, $155.00. Connection type is not stated.

Keyboard with trackpad

Not available

Not available

Keyboard in box

Not available

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

Side button1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Touch ID in the top button

Not available

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

Not available

Yes, type not stated2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Biometric Authentication: Face Recognition, Fingerprint. The face unlock type is not stated.

Sensors

Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, RGB light, Proximity, Fingerprint1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor.

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

Not available

Active Key1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Feature text: Active Key, assignable to launch apps or scan barcodes.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

5,034mAh6Maker product pageapple.com/dk/ipad-mini/specsRead 28 September 2026Rated capacity 5034 mAh from the EU product information sheet (A2993 and A2995) linked on this page7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 28 September 202612Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A2993. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A2993. Property rated Battery Capacity.

9,800mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x356bzgeeeb-productfiche.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rated battery capacity 9800 mAh for SM-X356B. The Wi-Fi SM-X350 sheet states the same.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284546Read 15 October 2026

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

Not available

10,100mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical) 10100, removable. Press release: typical value under IEC 61960.

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

19.3Wh1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Not available

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Power and Battery. Up to 10 h web over Wi-Fi OR video playback, up to 9 h cellular web. Video playback connection is not specified.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

Not available

Video playback (claimed)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Not available

Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

Not available

Not available

Wired charging standards

Not available

Not available

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

Not available

Not available

Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

Not available

Not available

Reverse wired

Yes10Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/ipad-miniRead 28 September 2026USB-C port is able to charge an iPhone or Apple Watch with the proper cable

Not available

Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

Not available

Not available

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

Not available

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Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

Not available

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

Not available

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

Not available

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3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

Not available

Not available

AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

Not available

Not available

Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

Not available

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Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

Not available

Not available

HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

Not available

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

0.2111Reviewtomsguide.com/tablets/ipads/ipad-mini-7-reviewRead 30 September 2026Delta-E 0.21. The same test gave 107.7% sRGB and 76.3% DCI-P3

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Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

Not available

Not available

PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

Not available

Not available

PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

Not available

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

Not available

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

Not available

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

AApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Other	150	10.57

Source11Reviewtomsguide.com/tablets/ipads/ipad-mini-7-reviewRead 30 September 2026Continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi at 150 nits: 10 h 34 min

BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

Not available

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

Not available

Not available

Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

E7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 28 September 202612Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A2993. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A2993. Property energy Class.

E4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x356bzgeeeb-productfiche.pdfRead 15 October 20265EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284546Read 15 October 2026

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

67h7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 28 September 202667 h 0 min12Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A2993. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A2993. Property battery Endurance Per Cycle In Hours.

142.83h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x356bzgeeeb-productfiche.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet prints 142 h. The EU label and EPREL give 142 h 50 min, stored as 142.83.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284546Read 15 October 2026batteryEndurancePerCycleInHours 142.83.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 28 September 2026At least 1000 cycles, from the energy label12Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A2993. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL battery Endurance In Cycles is stored in hundreds of cycles. Verified against manufacturer product information sheet and energy label. 1000 cycles.

2,000cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x356bzgeeeb-productfiche.pdfRead 15 October 20262000 cycles, default settings.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284546Read 15 October 2026batteryEnduranceInCycles 20 is in hundreds, so 2000 cycles.

Drop resistance class

D7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 28 September 2026At least 52 falls without defect12Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A2993. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A2993. Property repeated Free Fall Reliability Class.

E4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x356bzgeeeb-productfiche.pdfRead 15 October 20265EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284546Read 15 October 2026

Repairability class

C7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 28 September 2026Repairability index 2.73/512Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A2993. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A2993. Property repairability Class.

B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x356bzgeeeb-productfiche.pdfRead 15 October 20265EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284546Read 15 October 2026

SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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0.387W/kg6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284548Read 15 October 2026Not stated in EPREL. See the Samsung SAR source.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 15 October 2026Samsung SAR page, United Kingdom, ICNIRP 2 W/kg limit (10 g). Body SAR 1.309 W/kg for SM-X356B and 0.387 W/kg for SM-X350 at 0 cm separation. Values come from the page's sarDesc request for each model.

In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/ipad-mini1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeeb1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/ipad-mini/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeeb1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipadminia17pro-ipad66ed6260/ipados13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipadminia17pro-ipad66ed6260/ipadosRead 8 October 2026iPad User Guide, hardware chapter for this exact marketed model.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Samsung UK download list: User Manual (Android 16), version 1.0, 31 October 2025.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

22612437EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 28 September 2026A2993 (Wi-Fi) is 2261243. A2995 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) is 226124615EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261243Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A2993. Property eprel Registration Number.

22845465EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284546Read 15 October 2026Model identifier SM-X350, registration 2284546, read from the QR code on the Samsung energy label.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284548Read 15 October 2026Model identifier SM-X356B, registration 2284548, read from the QR code on the Samsung energy label. Same label values as SM-X350.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/dk/ipad-mini/specsRead 28 September 2026EU product information sheet: minimum guarantee offered by the supplier 12 months12Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A2993. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.

3years1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Feature text on this UK Samsung Business page: 3-year warranty with next business day replacement. EPREL lists 24 months as the minimum guarantee.

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