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Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) vs Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 vs Apple iPad mini 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) 12Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 X
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB) vs iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)} 8 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (28nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+6700 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6400 mAh
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (58GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
360 grams (12.6 ounces)vs+331 grams (11.59 ounces)9%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)13%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
1536x2048 pixels
324 PPI
7.9"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Other model namesTablet Xiaomi Pad 7.9iPad mini 2 A1489 (WiFi)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date6/1/2014, Announced: 3/1/201411/12/2013
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)135.4 x 202 millimeters (5.33 x 7.95 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight360 grams (12.6 ounces)331 grams (11.59 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size7.9" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatiOS 12
User InterfaceMIUI 7feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1 (28nm)64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP Kepler MP192 (950MHz)PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 24456feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)64GB (58GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (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

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundfeature not registered
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6700 mAh6400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, White, Gray
• Java framework
• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver
• Oleophobic coating on Retina display
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port
• OpenGL ES 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (16GB)iPad mini 2 (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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