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Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) vs Apple iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad mini X Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) 05Points
Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Apple iPad mini (WiFi 64GB) Compare Microsoft Surface RT X
Apple iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
7.9"
IPS

768x1024

5
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

4440
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)

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Surface RT (64GB)} 5 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) vs iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
+1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+768x1366 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen		vs768x1024 pixels
+10.6"34%
Larger screen		vs7.9"
64GB (45GB available)vs+64GB (59GB available)31%
More internal storage for applications and files
680 grams (23.8 ounces)vs+308 grams (10.78 ounces)121%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)31%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
148 PPIvs+162 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MPvs+(back) 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
190000 apps (Windows Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)11 times
More apps available to download and use
4120 mAhvs+4440 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
ModelSurface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Other model namesTablet Microsoft Surface RT 1iPad Mini 1 A1432 (Wi-Fi)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftApple
Release date10/26/201211/2/2012
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight680 grams (23.8 ounces)308 grams (10.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size10.6" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1366 pixels768x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)148 PPI162 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
System versionWindows RT 8.0iOS 6.0
Firmware updateWindows RT 8.1iOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)32bit: Apple A5 APL2498 (45nm)
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)PowerVR SGX543 MP2
Performance (benchmark)Browsermark: 73180 (v1)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
SSD		64GB (59GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
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

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x720 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DProprietary TV-out
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)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
P21GK3		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4120 mAh4440 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours10 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT		• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver
• Oleophobic coating
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
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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