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Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602) vs Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Apple iPad mini 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602) 17Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB) Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)

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Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)} 17 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602) vs iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)149%
Lighter
vs341 grams (11.94 ounces)
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 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
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (58GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)32%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+324 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+7.9"58%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+6400 mAh129%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
ModelMoto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G4 Play XT1602 Dual-Sim, Moto G Play 4th GeniPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)
Country or region availableAustralia(Europe)India
Australia, (Europe), India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date6/1/201611/12/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatiOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzPowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
64GB (58GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100A1491 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1490/A1455 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
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/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature 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 sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh6400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating
• 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

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1602)iPad mini 2 (4G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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