Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) vs Xiaomi Mi A1
Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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7.9"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
6350
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3080
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi A1
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16 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo only main camera |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
Model | iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 |
Other model names | iPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE) | Xiaomi A1 MDG2, Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One, Xiaomi Tiffany |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Europe), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, (Global, International), Vietnam |
Brand | Apple | Xiaomi |
Release date | 10/16/2014 | 9/12/2017 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) | 75.8 x 155.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.12 in) |
Weight | 341 grams (11.94 ounces) | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | LTPS IPS LCD |
Screen size | 7.9" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 324 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
System version | iOS 8.0 | Android 7.1.2 Nougat |
Firmware update | iOS 12 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
Chipset | 64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6430 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) | 64GB (54GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) | LTE Cat6 Global version: LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) India version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Hong Kong/Indonesia/Russia/Vietnam version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.650mm |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 32mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.25µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6350 mAh | 3080 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not 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, Gold, Rose gold • Android One • Aluminum frame and back • Oleophobic coating screen • 450nit brightness screen • 2x optical zoom back camera • 720p@120fps slow motion • Fast battery charging • VoLTE |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |