Google Pixel C vs Apple iPad mini 2

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platform
OS
Chipset
CPU
GPU
camera
Rear
Front
Video
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display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Protection
Multitouch
battery
General
Talk time
body
Dimensions
Weight
SIM card
Miscellaneous
Colors
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
Card slot
comms
WLAN
Bluetooth
GPS
Radio
USB
features
Sensors
Messaging
Browser
Java
sound
3.5mm jack
network
Technology
2G bands
GPRS
EDGE
3G bands
4G bands
Speed
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8.33/10

Main
Model
Google Pixel C
Price
$569.99
Advantages
PLATFORM CPU: Quad-core 1.9 GHz
PLATFORM GPU: Nvidia Maxwell
CAMERA Rear: 8 MP, f/2.4
CAMERA Front: 2 MP
DISPLAY Resolution: 2560 x 1800 pixels (~308 ppi pixel density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable battery (34.2 Wh)
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM
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7.66/10

Main
Model
Apple iPad mini 2
Price
Advantages
NETWORK 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
NETWORK GPRS: Yes
NETWORK EDGE: Yes
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launch
Announced
2015, October
Status
Available. Released 2015, December
platform
OS
Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to v7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra X1
CPU
Quad-core 1.9 GHz
GPU
Nvidia Maxwell
camera
Rear
8 MP, f/2.4
Front
2 MP
Video
Yes
Features
Yes
display
Size
10.2 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1800 pixels (~308 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
—
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable battery (34.2 Wh)
Talk time
—
body
Dimensions
242 x 179 x 7 mm (9.53 x 7.05 x 0.28 in)
Weight
517 g (1.14 lb, 18.24 oz)
SIM card
No
Miscellaneous
Colors
Silver Aluminum
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP
GPS
—
Radio
No
USB
v3.0, Type-C reversible connector
features
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging
Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser
HTML5
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
No cellular connectivity
2G bands
N/A
GPRS
No
EDGE
No
3G bands
—
4G bands
—
Speed
—
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launch
Announced
2013, October
Status
Available. Released 2013, November
platform
OS
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2
Chipset
Apple A7
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
GPU
PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
camera
Rear
5 MP, f/2.4, 33mm, autofocus
Front
1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR photo
display
Size
7.9 inches
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels (~324 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 6470 mAh battery (24.3 Wh)
Talk time
About 10 h
body
Dimensions
200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 in)
Weight
331 g (Wi-Fi) / 341 g (3G/LTE) (11.68 oz, 0.73 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray/Black, Silver/White
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/32/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
v4.0, A2DP, EDR
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio
No
USB
v2.0, reversible connector
features
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Messaging
iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML5 (Safari)
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850) - A1490 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 4
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
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Summary

The Pixel C is produced with a better CPU Quad-core 1.9 GHz than the Apple iPad mini 2. This is an significant specification of this model because a powerful CPU means that this tab is a better choice for gamer. The Google Pixel C is produced with a better graphics processor Nvidia Maxwell that will allow the tablet owner to enjoy more number of new games. The Pixel C uses more RAM (3 GB) which means that this tablet shows better performance in comparison to the Apple iPad mini 2.

The Google Pixel C is equipped with 2K HD (2560 x 1800 pixels) display resolution with 306 ppi pixel density that is higher compared with the iPad mini 2 2K HD (1536 x 2048 pixels) resolution with 324 ppi pixel density. Such screen resolution means that this model is the best buy for reading books. If you are a photo lover then the Pixel C is a better choice for you because this model is produced with better rear 2-Megapixel camera with 2.4 aperture. The Google Pixel C front camera specifications are better than that of the iPad mini 2 camera: 2 megapixels and 2.4 aperture versus 1.2 megapixels and 2.4 aperture. If you are going to use your device for video chatting then you should note this specification.

The Apple iPad mini 2 weighs 331g that is 186g less compared to the weight of the Pixel C. Taking into account the above differences the Pixel C will become the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon.