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Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB) vs Apple iPad mini (4G 16GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad mini X Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB) 03Points
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Apple iPad mini (4G 16GB) Compare Apple iPad 2 X
7.9"
IPS

768x1024

5
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

4440
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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iPad 2 (3G 16GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB) vs iPad mini (4G 16GB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPad mini (4G 16GB)
+9.7"23%
Larger screen
vs7.9"
+6930 mAh56%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4440 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
613 grams (21.46 ounces)vs+312 grams (10.92 ounces)96%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)22%
Thinner
132 PPIvs+162 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.7MPvs+(back) 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

23 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core
512MB LPDDR2
16GB (12GB available)
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
768x1024 pixels
Only digital zoom
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
ModeliPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Other model namesiPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G)iPad mini A1454 (4G LTE), iPad mini A1455 (CDMA)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date3/11/201111/2/2012
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight613 grams (21.46 ounces)312 grams (10.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels768x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)132 PPI162 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
System versioniOS 4.0iOS 6.0
Firmware updateiOS 9.0iOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (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 SGX543MP2PowerVR SGX543 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 2 (3G 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 / Upload14.4/2 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100A1454 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)0.7 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution960x720 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly 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

iPad 2 (3G 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

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 2 (3G 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
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6930 mAh4440 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours10 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Call controlVoice 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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• 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

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)iPad mini (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.19W/kg (body)feature not registered
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