Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 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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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
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18 Common items in both devices |
64GB (56GB available) / 64GB (51GB available) |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Model | iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xperia XZ1 (G8341) |
Other model names | iPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE) | Sony Xperia XZ1 Single-Sim G8341, Sony PF31 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International), Brazil, Canada, USA, (Europe) |
Brand | Apple | Sony |
Release date | 10/16/2014 | 9/19/2017 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) | 73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in) |
Weight | 341 grams (11.94 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 7.9" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 324 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
System version | iOS 8.0 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | iOS 12 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6430 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (56GB available) | 64GB (51GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 1024/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) | LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
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 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 32mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital 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/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 4160x3120 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 | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
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 | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6350 mAh | 2700 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 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 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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, Silver, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • HDR10 compliant • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • PS4 Remote Play • Slow motion 720p@960fps • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast • IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
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 |