iPad Mini 3 Alternatives? Here Are Some Top Choices

The iPad Mini 3 is one of the best tablets in the market right now. But with a wide range of tablets released by various manufacturers, it is not surprising at all to see several different brands when you walk into a store. Hence, you need to know which tablet is the best alternative to the iPad Mini 3 if you're looking for one.

First off is the LG G Pad 8.3. Released last year, this tablet still provides good competition to the iPad Mini 3 on the basis of its high-end specs and design. Much like tablets from Apple, the LG G Pad 8.3 has a metallic finish and comes with a contoured body that can be held with just one hand. As far as weight is concerned it weighs 338 grams and is slightly thicker than the Retina iPad Mini. It screen has a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, and measures 8.3 inches in size, which gives it a pixel density of 273 pixels per inch.

Next up is the Nexus 9 which has a bigger display than the iPad 3 Mini but costs the same at $399. It is a great option for those who want a bigger tablet but do not want to spend more than what an iPad 3 Mini costs. However, much like the iPad 3 Mini, the Nexus 9 does not have a microSD slot, which means that external memory cannot be added.

The Samsung Tab S 8. 4 is slightly taller and slimmer than the iPad Mini 3 and is also thinner and lighter. Its build incorporates plastic and only comes in limited colors of white and bronze. In terms of display size, it has a bigger 8.4-inch screen compared to the iPad Mini 3. In terms of resolution it outscores the iPad Mini 3 as it has 2560 x 1600 pixels with a pixel density of 359 pixels per inch, resulting in sharper display. Finally it has a microSD card slot which the iPad Mini 3 lacks.