Apple iPad mini 2 vs Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi

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Apple iPad mini 2
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PLATFORM CPU: Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
PLATFORM GPU: PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
CAMERA Rear: 5 MP, f/2.4, 33mm, autofocus
CAMERA Front: 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
CAMERA Video: 1080p@30fps
DISPLAY Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels (~324 ppi pixel density)
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 16/32/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
NETWORK 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
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Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi
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BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Po 6930 mAh battery (25 Wh)
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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, March. Released 2011, March
Status
Discontinued
platform
OS
iOS 4, upgradable to iOS 9.3.5
Chipset
Apple A5
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX543MP2
camera
Rear
0.7 MP
Front
VGA
Video
720p@30fps
Features
No
display
Size
9.7 inches
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels (~132 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 6930 mAh battery (25 Wh)
Talk time
About 10 h
Stand By
About 720 h
body
Dimensions
241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm (9.50 x 7.31 x 0.35 in)
Weight
601 g (1.32 lb, 21.2 oz)
SIM card
No
Miscellaneous
Colors
Black, White
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/32/64 GB, 512 MB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
v2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS
No
Radio
No
USB
v2.0
features
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Messaging
iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML (Safari)
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
No cellular connectivity
2G bands
N/A
3G bands
—
4G bands
—
Speed
—
GPRS
No
EDGE
No
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Summary

The Apple iPad mini 2 runs a more powerful processor Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) than the Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi. It is an significant specification of this tablet as a powerful processor shows a better performance. The Apple iPad mini 2 is equipped with a faster graphics processor PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) that will let the user to play more modern games. The Apple iPad mini 2 has more RAM (1 GB DDR3) i.e. this tablet shows better performance than the Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi.

The Apple iPad mini 2 is equipped with 2K HD (1536 x 2048 pixels) display resolution with 324 ppi pixel density that is better than the Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi HD (768 x 1024 pixels) resolution with 131 ppi pixel density. This specification means that the iPad mini 2 is the best buy for watching movies. If you want to make photos of a good quality then the Apple iPad mini 2 is a better buy for you as this tab is equipped with better rear 1.2-Megapixel camera with 2.4 aperture. The Apple iPad mini 2 shoots videos with a more quality resolution: FullHD vs HD.

The Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi will live longer without charging because it has a better battery life. The tab is produced with 6930 mAh cell that is 460 mAh bigger in comparison with the Apple iPad mini 2 cell. The Apple iPad mini 2 weighs 331g which is 270g less than the weight of the Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi.

The Apple iPad mini 2 has 9 advantages and the Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi only 1 so the iPad mini 2 will be the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.