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Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB) vs Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad X Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB) 18Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

768x1024

N/A
256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)

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iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)} 18 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB) vs iPad (WiFi 16GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB)
+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core115%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+32GB (26GB available)117%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+341 grams (11.94 ounces)99%
Lighter
vs680 grams (23.8 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)79%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1536x2048 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs768x1024 pixels
+324 PPI145%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs132 PPI
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+iOS 12Advantage
iOS 12 is newer and safer
vsiOS 5.1.1
+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)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
7.9"vs+9.7"23%
Larger screen
6400 mAhvs+6800 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
ModeliPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesiPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)iPad 1 A1219 (WiFi)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date11/12/20133/1/2010, Announced: 1/27/2010
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight341 grams (11.94 ounces)680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size7.9" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels768x1024 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI132 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating

🤖 Operating System

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
System versioniOS 7.0iOS 4.0
Firmware updateiOS 12iOS 5.1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3256MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
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 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4AMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + 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, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6400 mAh6800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
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 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: Silver
• iCloud

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)iPad (WiFi 16GB)
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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