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Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) vs Nokia Lumia 730

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Nokia Lumia 730 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 730 X Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) 15Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.7"
OLED

720x1280

6.6
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)

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iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) vs Lumia 730} 14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 730
+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (120GB available)29 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)16%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+324 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs312 PPI
+7.9"68%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6350 mAh189%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
341 grams (11.94 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)162%
Lighter
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 6.6MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
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
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
 
ModeliPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Lumia 730
Other model namesiPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 730 Dual-sim RM-1040, Nokia Superman
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleNokia
Release date10/16/20149/1/2014
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)68.5 x 134.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.3 in)
Weight341 grams (11.94 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDOLED
Screen size7.9" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
System versioniOS 8.0Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateiOS 12feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (120GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels6.6 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3088x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length32mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-T5A
Battery capacity6350 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
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 gray, White on silver, Gold
• Apple SIM only USA and UK
• Oleophobic coating on Retina display
• Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID)
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port
• OpenGL ES 3.0
• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)Nokia Lumia 730
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.07W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.5W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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