Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 9:49 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:28 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	vs	17 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+324 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 PPI
+7.9"32% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+6350 mAh106% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3080 mAh
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core149% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)91% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
341 grams (11.94 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)101% Lighter
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo 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) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 16MP12 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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Model	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Other model names	Verizon iPad Mini 3 A1600 (4G LTE + CDMA)	红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	10/16/2014	5/1/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)
Weight	341 grams (11.94 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	269 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	M1803E6G Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)	LTE Cat6 M1803E6G Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	feature not registered
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	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black • MIUI 10 • 18:9 screen
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)	Redmi S2 (32GB)
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