Apple iPad mini 2 vs LG Optimus Pad V900

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Main
Model
Apple iPad mini 2
Price
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PLATFORM CPU: Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
PLATFORM GPU: PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
DISPLAY Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels (~324 ppi pixel density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Po 6470 mAh battery (24.3 Wh)
BATTERY Talk time: About 10 h
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 16/32/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
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Model
LG Optimus Pad V900
Price
$331.27
Advantages
CAMERA Front: 2 MP
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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
Stand By
—
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
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
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2011, February. Released 2011, May
Status
Discontinued
platform
OS
Android OS, v3.0 (Honeycomb)
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
ULP GeForce
camera
Rear
Dual 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash
Front
2 MP
Video
1080p@24fps (2D), 720@30fps (3D)
Features
Stereoscopic photos & videos; geo-tagging
display
Size
8.9 inches
Resolution
768 x 1280 pixels (~168 ppi pixel density)
Technology
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
—
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 6400 mAh battery
Talk time
About 9 h 20 min
Stand By
About 273 h
body
Dimensions
243.8 x 150 x 12.7 mm (9.60 x 5.91 x 0.5 in)
Weight
621 g (1.37 lb, 21.91 oz)
SIM card
Mini-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Black
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
32 GB
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
v2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS
Radio
No
USB
microUSB v2.0
features
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Messaging
Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML, Adobe Flash
Java
Yes
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / HSPA
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands
—
Speed
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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Summary

The iPad mini 2 runs a better CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) in compare to the Optimus Pad V900. This is an important difference between these models because a fast processor shows a better performance. The Apple iPad mini 2 runs a faster graphics processor PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) which will allow the user to run more number of modern games. The iPad mini 2 is equipped with more RAM (1 GB DDR3) i.e. this model demonstrates better performance than the Optimus Pad V900.

The Apple iPad mini 2 has 2K HD (1536 x 2048 pixels) display resolution with 324 ppi pixel density which is better than the Optimus Pad V900 FullHD (768 x 1280 pixels) resolution with 167 ppi pixel density. It means that this model is a right choice for playing games.

The Apple iPad mini 2 will work longer without charging as it has a better battery life. The tab uses 6470 mAh cell which is 70 mAh bigger in comparison with the Optimus Pad V900 battery. The iPad mini 2 weighs 331g which is 290g lighter than the weight of the Optimus Pad V900.

Considering the above differences the iPad mini 2 will be the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.