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Archos 101 XS vs Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Archos 101 XS vs Apple iPad mini 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X Archos 101 XS 04Points
Archos 101 XS
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
10.1"
TFT

800x1280

N/A
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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15Points Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB) Compare Archos 101 XS X
Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)

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101 XS} 4 Advantages Archos 101 XS vs iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+10.1"28%
Larger screen		vs7.9"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+6800 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs6400 mAh
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (13GB available)vs+64GB (58GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
600 grams (21 ounces)vs+341 grams (11.94 ounces)76%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+324 PPI117%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
3.5mm jack
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
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Model101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Other model namesTablet Archos 101 XS1, Archos Gen10 101 XSiPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandArchosApple
Release date9/1/201211/12/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)170 x 273 millimeters (6.69 x 10.75 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight600 grams (21 ounces)341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeaniOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)64GB (58GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkNot supportedA1491 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1490/A1455 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
A1490 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
A1490/A1455 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMini HDMI Type CProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh6400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White
• Magnetic Coverboard 200g included
• OpenGL ES 2.0		• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver
• Oleophobic coating on Retina display
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port
• OpenGL ES 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Archos 101 XSiPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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