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Apple iPod touch 5th generation Rivals and Competitors

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Apple iPod touch 5th generation Apple iPod touch 5th generation


  • Dual core processor
  • Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Apple iPod touch 4th generation Apple iPod touch 4th generation


  • Too little RAM memory (256 MB RAM)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi)
  • Small dimensions (4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches inches vs 4.40 x 2.30 x 0.28 inches inches)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

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Apple iPod touch 5th generation Apple iPod touch 5th generation


  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi)
  • Small dimensions (4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches inches)
  • Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Apple iPad mini Apple iPad mini


  • Fast processor (1000 MHz)
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (162 ppi)
  • The camera lacks flash

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Dual core processor
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

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Apple iPod touch 5th generation Apple iPod touch 5th generation


  • Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Apple iPhone 5 Apple iPhone 5


  • High-resolution display (640 x 1136 pixels)
  • High-resolution camera (8 megapixels)
  • Very fast processor (1300 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (1016 MB RAM)
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Dual core processor
  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi)
  • Small dimensions (4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches inches vs 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches inches)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

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Apple iPod touch 5th generation Apple iPod touch 5th generation


  • Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Apple iPhone 4S Apple iPhone 4S


  • High-resolution display (640 x 960 pixels)
  • High-resolution camera (8 megapixels)

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Dual core processor
  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi)
  • Small dimensions (4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches inches vs 4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 inches inches)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

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Apple iPod touch 5th generation Apple iPod touch 5th generation


  • Small dimensions (4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches inches)
  • Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Apple iPad 4 Apple iPad 4


  • Very fast processor (1400 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • HDMI connector for TV-out ()
  • The camera lacks flash

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Dual core processor
  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi vs 264 ppi)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

in-depth comparison



Apple iPod touch 5th generation Apple iPod touch 5th generation


  • Dual core processor
  • Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Apple iPhone 4 Apple iPhone 4


  • High-resolution display (640 x 960 pixels)
  • Fast processor (1000 MHz)

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi)
  • Small dimensions (4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches inches vs 4.50 x 2.31 x 0.37 inches inches)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

in-depth comparison



Apple iPod touch 5th generation Apple iPod touch 5th generation


  • Dual core processor
  • Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (326 ppi)
  • Small dimensions (4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches inches)
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB
  • Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Google Nexus 7 Google Nexus 7


  • Quad core processor
  • Very fast processor (1200 MHz)
  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • NFC
  • No rear camera

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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