Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) vs Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Huawei MediaPad X1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2015 1:47 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 2:41 AM

Compare Huawei MediaPad X1 X Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
LTPS

1200x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)

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12 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	vs	13 Advantages Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
+128GB (120GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels37% Higher resolution screen	vs	1200x1920 pixels
+324 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	323 PPI
+7.9"13% Larger screen	vs	7"
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6350 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
341 grams (11.94 ounces)	vs	+239 grams (8.37 ounces)43% Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)4% Thinner
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	MediaPad X1 (3G)
Other model names	iPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)	MediaPad Honor X1 7D-501U
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Huawei
Release date	10/16/2014	4/1/2014, Announced: 2/28/2014
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	103.9 x 183.5 millimeters (4.09 x 7.22 in)
Weight	341 grams (11.94 ounces)	239 grams (8.37 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	LTPS LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1200x1920 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	323 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	Emotion UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)	32bit: HiSilicon Kirin 910 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	ARM Mali-450 MP4 (533MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (120GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) DTS
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6350 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	504 hours (21 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold • Apple SIM only USA and UK • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0	• Colors: Snow White, Diamond Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) vs Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Huawei MediaPad X1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better tablet? Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate