Nokia N1 vs iPad mini 3 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact: specs comparison

Without a doubt, the announcement of the Nokia N1 Android tablet is the highlight in today's news stream – partly because it is exciting to know that Nokia has not given up on designing mobile devices yet, and, no less importantly, because the slate is shaping up as one of the best offerings in its segment. The latter becomes clear once you take a look at the N1's specs sheet – a 1536 by 2048-pixel display graces its front, a quad-core, 2.3GHz Intel Atom processor does all the number crunching, and 32GB of storage are on board for all your files. All of that is housed in a one-piece metal construction with ergonomic design. Seriously, what more could you ask for out of a $250 tablet?
Sadly, it will be a while until we get the chance to take the Nokia N1 for a spin as it won't be launched until next year. Nokia is planning on putting the N1 on shelves in China around mid-February, and there's no word on when the slate will reach western shores. Yet nothing stops us from comparing Nokia's first Android tablet against the competition. At least on paper, that is. Here is how the Nokia N1 stacks up against the iPad mini 3 and the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact in terms of specifications.
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Nokia N1 | Apple iPad mini 3 | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
Design
Dimensions | ||
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7.90 x 5.46 x 0.27 inches 200.7 x 138.6 x 6.9 mm |
7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm |
8.40 x 4.87 x 0.25 inches 213.4 x 123.6 x 6.4 mm |
Weight | ||
11.22 oz (318.0 g) | 12.03 oz (341.0 g) | 9.52 oz (270.0 g) |
Materials | ||
Back: Aluminum | Back: Aluminum | |
Resistance | ||
Water, Dust; IP68 | ||
Biometrics | ||
Fingerprint (swipe) | ||
Features | ||
Notification light | ||
Keys | ||
Right: Volume control | Right: Volume control, Other | |
Colors | ||
Gray | Gold, Gray | Black, White |
Phone functionality | ||
Yes |
Display
Size | ||
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7.9-inch | 7.9-inch | 8.0-inch |
Resolution | ||
2048x1536px, 324 PPI | 1536x2048px, 324 PPI | 1920x1200px, 283 PPI |
Technology | ||
IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body | ||
69.45 % | 71.82 % | 70.31 % |
Colors | ||
16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
Features | ||
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor | Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor | Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor |
Hardware
System chip | ||
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Intel Atom Z3580 (22 nm) | Apple A7 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
Processor | ||
Quad-core 2300 MHz |
Dual-core 1300 MHz Cyclone |
Quad-core 2500 MHz |
GPU | ||
PowerVR G6430 | PowerVR G6430 | Adreno 330 |
RAM | ||
2GB (LPDDR3) | 1GB (LPDDR3) | 3GB (LPDDR3) |
Internal storage | ||
32GB | 128GB | 16GB, available to use: 11 GB |
Storage expansion | ||
microSDXC up to 128 GB | ||
OS | ||
Android (5.0 Lollipop) | iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x) | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4) |
Battery
Capacity | ||
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5300 mAh | 6350 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Type | ||
Li - Polymer | ||
Charging | ||
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 |
Camera
Rear | ||
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Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
Main camera | ||
8 MP (Autofocus) | 5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 32 mm |
8.1 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 |
Video recording | ||
1920x1080 (Full HD) | 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling |
1920x1080 (Full HD) HDR, EIS, Video sharing |
Front | ||
5 MP | 1.2 MP, Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) | 2.2 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
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4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
WLAN | ||
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | ||
microUSB, USB 2.0 | Lightning | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gesture, Barometer |
Other | ||
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop | NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
Headphones | ||
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3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | ||
Multiple speakers | Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Features | ||
Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback, Custom equalizer |
Screen mirroring | ||
TV-out | DLNA,Wireless screen share,MHL | |
Radio | ||
FM, RDS | ||
Additional microphone(s) | ||
Yes |
Cellular
4G (FDD) | ||
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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), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700 APT) | |
4G (TDD) | ||
Bands 40(2300) | ||
3G | ||
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | |
Data Speed | ||
LTE, HSPA, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | |
SIM type | ||
Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
Phone Features
Notifications | ||
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Flight mode, Silent mode | Flight mode, Silent mode | Music ringtones (MP3, AAC), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode |
Other features | ||
Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | ||
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Date approved: Oct 16, 2014 FCC ID value: BCGA1600 | ||
Measured SAR | ||
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.29 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | ||
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$ 249 | $ 729 | |
In The Box | ||
Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter |
Availability
Officially announced | ||
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Nov 18, 2014 | Oct 16, 2014 | Sep 03, 2014 |
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