Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21) vs Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 5A vs Apple iPad mini 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 11:18 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:10 PM

Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) Compare Huawei Honor 5A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)

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!

12 Advantages Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	vs	10 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)144% Lighter	vs	341 grams (11.94 ounces)
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (122GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)20% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+324 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+7.9"58% Larger screen
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAh	vs	+6400 mAh191% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE

+12 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

📱 Model features
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 5A Dual-Sim, Huawei LYO-L21	iPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)
Country or region available	China, Russia	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Apple
Release date	6/1/2016	11/12/2013
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.5 x 144.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.68 in)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	324 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
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)	64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 400Mhz	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	128GB (122GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	A1491 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1490/A1455 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)	LTE Cat3 A1490 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26) A1490/A1455 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	33mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	6400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, White, Gold • Emotion UI 3.1 • VoLTE • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)	iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
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