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Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) vs Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 2 vs Huawei Mediapad M1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mediapad M1 X Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) 13Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X
8"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)

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iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) vs Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)} 8 Advantages Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (122GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+324 PPI71%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs189 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6400 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4800 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
341 grams (11.94 ounces)vs+329 grams (11.52 ounces)4%
Lighter
7.9"vs+8"1%
Larger screen
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
ModeliPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
Other model namesiPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)Tablet Huawei Mediapad M1 LTE, Huawei Mediapad M1 S8-301L
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleHuawei
Release date11/12/20134/1/2014
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)120.7 x 214.4 millimeters (4.75 x 8.44 in)
Weight341 grams (11.94 ounces)329 grams (11.52 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size7.9" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI189 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
System versioniOS 7.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateiOS 12feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)32bit: Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 910 Hi6620
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (122GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1491 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1490/A1455 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
LTE 800/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080)
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length33mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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 mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6400 mAh4800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours8 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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 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
• Colors: White, Tulip, Carnation, Lily, Titanium Gray
• Huawei Emotion UI 2.0
• DTS sound enhancement
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)Huawei Mediapad M1 (4G LTE 8GB)
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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