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Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) vs Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Motorola Xoom 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Xoom 2 X Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) 14Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X
8.2"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3960
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)

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iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)} 14 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) vs Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)} 7 Advantages Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (120GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+331 grams (11.59 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs386 grams (13.51 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)20%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+324 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs184 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6350 mAh60%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3960 mAh
+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, Flash player
7.9"vs+8.2"4%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 1.3MP7%
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 supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
ModeliPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Other model namesiPad Mini 3 A1599 (Wi-Fi)Motorola Xoom 2 Family Edition WiFi, Motorola XYBOARD 8.2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleMotorola
Release date10/16/201412/1/2011
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)139 x 216 millimeters (5.47 x 8.5 in)
Weight331 grams (11.59 ounces)386 grams (13.51 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size7.9" inches8.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI184 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
System versioniOS 8.0Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Firmware updateiOS 12Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)32bit: TI OMAP 4430
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (120GB available)16GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length32mm lensfeature 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 detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x1024 pixels
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 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro HDMI Type D
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
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6350 mAh3960 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours6 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold
• 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: Black
• Motorola MOTOPRINT v2+
• HDMI 1.4
• 3D virtual surround sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 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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