Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) vs Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Asus Fonepad 7 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2014 9:55 PM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:26 PM

Compare Asus Fonepad 7 X Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3950
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)

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13 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	vs	5 Advantages Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)40% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+324 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	216 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
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6350 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3950 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+16GB45% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
341 grams (11.94 ounces)	vs	+340 grams (11.9 ounces)1% Lighter
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

20 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) 1.2MP

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
Other model names	iPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)	Tablet Asus FonePad HD 7 ME372CG-1B017A
Country or region available	(Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Asus
Release date	10/16/2014	10/1/2013
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	120 x 196.8 millimeters (4.72 x 7.75 in)
Weight	341 grams (11.94 ounces)	340 grams (11.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	216 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)	32bit: Intel Atom Z2560
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.6GHz Atom Hyper-Threading (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	PowerVR SGX544 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	16GB
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not 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 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1280x960 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 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6350 mAh	3950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	28 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	840 hours (35 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	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: Sapphire black, Diamond white • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • SonicMaster sound • Picture-taking during video recording • 100 nits brightness screen • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)
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 16GB) vs Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Asus Fonepad 7 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate