Apple iPad 2 vs Apple iPad mini 2
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
65.03 %
71.82 %
Colors
16 777 216
Touchscreen
Capacitive, Multi-touch
Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features
Ambient light sensor, Oleophobic coating
Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A5
Apple A7
Processor
GPU
PowerVR SGX543MP2
PowerVR G6430
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
128 GB
Device type
Tablet
Tablet
OS
iOS (9.x, 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6, 5.1, 5, 4.x)
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x)
Battery
Capacity
6944 mAh
6471 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Features
Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal length: 33 mm
Software Features
Digital image stabilization, HDR, Face detection, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Recording format
H.264, MOV
Features
Video calling
Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling
Front
0.3 megapixels VGA
1.2 megapixels
Video capture
640x480 (VGA) (30 fps)
1280x720 (HD)
Design
Form factor
Candybar
Candybar
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 20.6 oz (587 g)
the average is 20.6 oz (587 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Keys
Right: Volume control, Other
Right: Volume control, Other
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gray, Silver, White
Cellular
LTE (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+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
Data Speed
2G Data
EDGE
EDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A, EV-DO Rev.B
SIM type
Micro SIM
Nano SIM
Global Roaming
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
TV-out
TV-out
Music player
Filter by
Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists
Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists
Supported formats
MP3, AAC, M4A (Apple lossless)
MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless)
Video playback
Supported formats
MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV
MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV
Additional microphone(s)
Yes
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
4.0
Profiles/ Protocols
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Human Interface Device (HID), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN)
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n
802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band; Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot
USB
Proprietary
Lightning
Features
Charging
Mass storage device, Charging
HDMI
Yes
Location
A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
Computer sync, OTA sync
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop
Internet browsing
Browser
Safari
supports
HTML, HTML5
HTML, HTML5
Built-in online services support
YouTube (upload)
Facebook, YouTube (upload), Flickr, Twitter
Phone features
Notifications
Silent mode, Speakerphone
Flight mode, Silent mode
Phonebook
Unlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name
Organizer
Calendar, Document viewer (Office, PDF)
Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Notes
Messaging
Predictive text input
SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
Yes
IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant Messaging
Yes
Yes
Games
Yes
Other features
Voice recording
Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Mar 02, 2011
Apr 15, 2013
Measured SAR
Body
1.19 W/kg
1.19 W/kg
Measured in
1900 MHz
Simultaneous Transmission
1.30 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
Dock Connector to USB Cable, 10W USB Power Adapter
Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter
MSRP price
$ 829
Availability
Officially announced
Mar 02, 2011
Oct 22, 2013
