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Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 6S (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 2 vs Apple iPhone 6S devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 6S X Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) 04Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

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20Points Apple iPhone 6S (64GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X
4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1715
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPhone 6S (64GB)

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iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) vs iPhone 6S (64GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPhone 6S (64GB)
+128GB (122GB available)122%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (55GB available)
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs750x1334 pixels
+7.9"68%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+6400 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1715 mAh
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+1.51GHz 64bit Dual-core (14nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
341 grams (11.94 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)138%
Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)6%
Thinner
324 PPIvs+326 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP137%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
iOS 12vs+iOS 15Advantage
iOS 15 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Sapphire GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) HD (1280x720)
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
ModeliPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Other model namesiPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)iPhone 6s A1633, iPhone 6s A1688 CDMA
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date11/12/20139/25/2015, Announced: 9/9/2015
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)67.1 x 138.3 millimeters (2.64 x 5.44 in)
Weight341 grams (11.94 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size7.9" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels750x1334 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
System versioniOS 7.0iOS 9.0
Firmware updateiOS 12iOS 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)64bit: Apple A9 (APL0898) (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.51GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 2195 (2.0)

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (122GB available)64GB (55GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkA1491 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1490/A1455 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
LTE Cat6
A1633 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
A1688 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x2592 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length33mm lens29mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4AMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6400 mAh1715 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• 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
• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold
• Oleophobic coating
• Touch ID v2
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• 3D Touch display
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)iPhone 6S (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.14W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
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