Apple iPad mini 2 with Retina specs comparison vs Nexus 7 vs LG G Pad 8.3
Apple's tiny tablet just received a second edition, if you haven't heard, and we have to pit it against the fearless rivals on the other side, the Nexus 7 and LG G Pad 8.3 to gauge how it stands against some Android competition.
At first look the Android tablets are flawless, with 1920x1200 pixels displays, which in the case of the G Pad 8.3 return slightly lower pixel density because of the larger diagonal, yet plenty for a small slate. The G Pad 8.3 is the thinner, more premium slab, with metal back cover and more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, which is reflected in the price, of course, as Google is not subsidizing this one - $350 vs $230 for the Nexus 7 munchkin.
So what's the iPad mini with Retina Display to offer against those two pretty boys, except the 400 000+ tablet-tailored apps that iOS has? Well, for starters, it is thinner than both the Nexus 7 and the G Pad 8.3. In fact, at 7.5mm, it is the third thinnest slate out there, period, behind only the first iPad mini and the Xperia Tablet Z. Now, we shouldn't forget that Apple achieved this with a body crafted out of aluminum, which makes it all the more impressive. As for power, well, there's plenty, since the mini with Retina is run by the first 64-bit mobile processor, Apple's venerable A7.
The kicker? That amazing 7.9" display carries the same resolution as the larger iPad. That's right, 2048x1356 pixels amounts to 326ppi pixel density, a record feat on a device that is basically all screen. Neither Nexus 7, nor the G Pad 8.3 can match this, but it's another question altogether if the premium design and the extra pixel density are worth the $399 starting price Apple is commanding for the iPad mini with Retina Display. Check out the specs comparison tablet below for the nitty-gritty and tell us what you think.
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| Apple iPad mini 2 | Google Nexus 7 (2013) | LG G Pad 8.3 |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm |
7.87 x 4.49 x 0.34 inches 200 x 114 x 8.65 mm |
8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 inches 216.8 x 126.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 12.03 oz (341.0 g) | 10.55 oz (299.0 g) | 11.92 oz (338.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Aluminum | ||
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Other | ||
| Colors | ||
| Black, Gray, Silver, White | Black, White | |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7.9-inch | 7.0-inch | 8.3-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 1536x2048px, 324 PPI | 1200x1920px, 323 PPI | 1200x1920px, 273 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 71.82 % | 62.32 % | 72.80 % |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
| Peak brightness | ||
| 300 cd/m2 (nit) | ||
| Features | ||
| Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor | Ambient light sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Apple A7 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 |
| Processor | ||
| Dual-core 1300 MHz Cyclone |
Quad-core 1500 MHz Krait |
Quad-core 1700 MHz |
| GPU | ||
| PowerVR G6430 | Adreno 320 | Yes |
| RAM | ||
| 1GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB | 2GB (LPDDR2) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 128GB | 32GB | 16GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 64 GB | ||
| OS | ||
| iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x) | Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3) | Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.2.2) |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6471 mAh | 3950 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Type | ||
| Li - Polymer | Li - Polymer | Li - Polymer |
| Charging | ||
| Qi wireless charging | ||
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 33 mm |
5 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.4 | 5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.6 |
| Video recording | ||
| 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling |
1920x1080 (Full HD) | 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) |
| Front | ||
| 1.2 MP, Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) | 1.2 MP | 1.3 MP |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| WLAN | ||
| 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band | 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| USB | ||
| Lightning | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| HDMI | ||
| Yes | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| Other | ||
| Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Multiple speakers | Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| TV-out | SlimPort,TV-out | DLNA,SlimPort |
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Yes | ||
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 13(700 c), 17(700 b) | |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE, HSPA, UMTS | LTE, HSPA, UMTS | |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM | |
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Flight mode, Silent mode | Flight mode, Silent mode | Haptic feedback, Flight mode, Silent mode |
| Other features | ||
| Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Apr 15, 2013 FCC ID value: BCGA1490 | FCC ID value: ZNFV500 | |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Body: 1.19 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.30 W/kg |
Body: 0.72 W/kg | |
Buyers information
| MSRP | ||
|---|---|---|
| $ 829 | $ 350 | $ 350 |
| In The Box | ||
| Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter | ||
Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2013 | Jul 24, 2013 | Sep 01, 2013 |
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