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Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) 15Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X
9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)

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iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) vs Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core59%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+341 grams (11.94 ounces)67%
Lighter
vs570 grams (19.95 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)17%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+324 PPI101%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs161 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MP17%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+6400 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6000 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (60GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB SD Card StandardAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
7.9"vs+9.4"19%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
ModeliPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Other model namesiPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT121US)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleSony
Release date11/12/20139/1/2012
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight341 grams (11.94 ounces)570 grams (19.95 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size7.9" inches9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI161 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
System versioniOS 7.0Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateiOS 12Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
Penta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 11457 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)64GB (60GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB SD Card Standard
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 3G networkA1491 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1490/A1455 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
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)
Not supported
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, LTENot supported
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 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length33mm lensfeature not registered
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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1296x808 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 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6400 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours12 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
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: Black on silver
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Oleophobic coating
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 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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