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Sony SmartWatch 2 vs Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)

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

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1.6"
TFT

220x276

N/A
64MB
RAM

Single-core

225
mAh

(Non removable)

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20Points Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB) Compare Sony SmartWatch 2 X
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)

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SmartWatch 2} 5 Advantages Sony SmartWatch 2 vs iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)171%
Lighter
vs331 grams (11.59 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
180MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core10 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MBvs+1GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+128GB (122GB available)487 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)20%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
220x276 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels51 times
Higher resolution screen
221 PPIvs+324 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.6"vs+7.9"4 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
225 mAhvs+6400 mAh27 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

5 Common items in both devices
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
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ModelSmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Other model namesSony SmartWatch 2 SW2, Sony SW2iPad mini 2 A1489 (WiFi)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyApple
Release date10/1/201311/12/2013
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)42 x 41 millimeters (1.65 x 1.61 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)331 grams (11.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size1.6" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution220x276 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)221 PPI324 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSiOS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Chipset32bit: ST-Microeletronics STM32F43964bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 180MHz ARM Cortex-M4 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
RAM memory64MB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB128GB (122GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
USBNot supportedUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity225 mAh6400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy72 hours (3 days)10 hours
Standby168 hours (7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS, E-mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedfeature not registered
Video callingNot supportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Watch colors: Black, Metal black, Silver
• Aluminum body
• It doesn't have microphone
• MicroUSB charging
• IP57 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
• 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

Sony SmartWatch 2iPad mini 2 (WiFi 128GB)
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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