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Apple iPhone 4S (16GB) vs Apple iPad mini (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4S vs Apple iPad mini devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad mini X Apple iPhone 4S (16GB) 08Points
Apple iPhone 4S (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
IPS

640x960

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1432
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Apple iPad mini (4G 16GB) Compare Apple iPhone 4S X
Apple iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
7.9"
IPS

768x1024

5
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

4440
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad mini (4G 16GB)

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iPhone 4S (16GB)} 8 Advantages Apple iPhone 4S (16GB) vs iPad mini (4G 16GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPad mini (4G 16GB)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)123%
Lighter		vs312 grams (10.92 ounces)
+330 PPI104%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs162 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features		vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)29%
Thinner
640x960 pixelsvs+768x1024 pixels28%
Higher resolution screen
3.5"vs+7.9"126%
Larger screen
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1432 mAhvs+4440 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
29 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
512MB LPDDR2
16GB (12GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
ModeliPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Other model namesiPhone 4S A1387, iPhone 4S A1431 CDMAiPad mini A1454 (4G LTE), iPad mini A1455 (CDMA)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date10/1/201111/2/2012
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)312 grams (10.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x960 pixels (3:2)768x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)330 PPI162 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
System versioniOS 5.0iOS 6.0
Firmware updateiOS 9.0iOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5 (45nm)32bit: Apple A5 APL2498 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543 MP2 (200MHz)PowerVR SGX543 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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, A1431: CDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkA1387 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1431 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		A1454 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1455 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
A1454 version:
LTE (Bands 4, 17)
A1455 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length35mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
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

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, iTunesMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1432 mAh4440 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.3 hours10 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Videocalling over WiFi only
• Siri natural language commands and dictation
iCloud		• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver
• Oleophobic coating
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 4S (16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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