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Apple iPad mini (4G 64GB) vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

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

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Compare Microsoft Surface 2 RT X Apple iPad mini (4G 64GB) 11Points
7.9"
IPS

768x1024

5
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

4440
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) Compare Apple iPad mini X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A

What's the better tablet? Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

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iPad mini (4G 64GB)} 11 Advantages Apple iPad mini (4G 64GB) vs Surface 2 RT (32GB)} 12 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
+64GB (59GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (15GB available)
+312 grams (10.92 ounces)117%
Lighter
vs676 grams (23.66 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)24%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+2300000 apps (App Store)11 times
More apps available to download and use
vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
+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)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core134%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
768x1024 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels164%
Higher resolution screen
162 PPIvs+208 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
7.9"vs+10.6"34%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 3.1MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 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 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
ModeliPad mini (4G 64GB)Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Other model namesiPad mini A1454 (4G LTE), iPad mini A1455 (CDMA)Microsoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleMicrosoft
Release date11/2/20129/23/2013
Depth7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)
Weight312 grams (10.92 ounces)676 grams (23.66 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad mini (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size7.9" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)162 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad mini (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
System versioniOS 6.0Windows RT 8.1
Firmware updateiOS 9.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5 APL2498 (45nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Penta-core, 1 processor:
5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543 MP2NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (59GB available)32GB (15GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
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, A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 3G networkA1454 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1455 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3
A1454 version:
LTE (Bands 4, 17)
A1455 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
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 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4440 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad mini (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
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, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver
• Oleophobic coating
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port
• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Dual-position kickstand
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years
• Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad mini (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
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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