Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) vs Apple iPad (3G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 vs Apple iPad tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/15/2014 9:00 PM, updated: 11/21/2021 6:37 PM

Compare Apple iPad X Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Apple iPad (3G 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)

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14 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 32GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (28nm)123% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+360 grams (12.6 ounces)103% Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)58% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1536x2048 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+324 PPI145% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
7.9"	vs	+9.7"23% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
6700 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Other model names	Tablet Xiaomi Pad 7.9	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	6/1/2014, Announced: 3/1/2014	4/30/2010
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	135.4 x 202 millimeters (5.33 x 7.95 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	360 grams (12.6 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	MIUI 7	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP Kepler MP192 (950MHz)	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 24456	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6700 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, White, Gray • Java framework	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
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