Apple iPad mini 2 vs Lenovo IdeaTab A2107

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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)
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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Lenovo IdeaTab A2107
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MEMORY Card slot: microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
MEMORY Card slot: microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
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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
2013, January
Status
Available. Released 2013, January
platform
OS
Android OS, v4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
camera
Rear
3.15 MP
Front
VGA
Video
720p
Features
Geo-tagging
display
Size
7.0 inches
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels (~170 ppi pixel density)
Technology
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
—
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 3550 mAh battery
Talk time
About 7 h
Stand By
About 500 h
body
Dimensions
195.1 x 125 x 11.9 mm (7.68 x 4.92 x 0.47 in)
Weight
400 g (14.11 oz, 0.88 lb)
SIM card
Single SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Black
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16 GB, 1 GB RAM
Card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
v3.0
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS
Radio
No
USB
microUSB v2.0
features
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Messaging
Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / HSPA
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) GSM 850 / 1900 - for AT&T
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 - for AT&T HSDPA 2100 - SIM 1 only
4G bands
—
Speed
HSPA
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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Summary

The iPad mini 2 runs a faster CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) than the IdeaTab A2107. It is an important specification of this tablet as a powerful CPU guarantees that the iPad mini 2 is a better choice for gamer. The Apple iPad mini 2 uses a better GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) which will allow you to play more number of modern game apps. The iPad mini 2 uses more RAM (1 GB DDR3) i.e. this model provides better performance than the IdeaTab A2107.

The Apple iPad mini 2 has 2K HD (1536 x 2048 pixels) screen resolution with 324 ppi pixel density which is better compared with the Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 HD (600 x 1024 pixels) resolution with 169 ppi pixel density. Such screen resolution means that the iPad mini 2 is the best buy for playing games. If you are a photography enthusiast then the iPad mini 2 is a better buy for you as this tablet is equipped with better rear 1.2-Megapixel camera with 2.4 aperture. The iPad mini 2 shoots videos with a higher resolution: FullHD vs HD.

The IdeaTab A2107 model has a card slot. This is a nice advantage: the user can easily extend internal storage and transfer files. The Apple iPad mini 2 can be used for a longer time without charging as it has a better battery life. This model is equipped with 6470 mAh battery which is 2920 mAh bigger than the Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 cell. The iPad mini 2 weighs 331g that is 69g lighter compared to the weight of the IdeaTab A2107.

Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the iPad mini 2 will be the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.