Apple iPad mini 4 vs ZTE Light Tab 3 V9S

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body
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memory
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comms
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3.5mm jack
network
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7.75/10

Main
Model
Apple iPad mini 4
Price
Advantages
PLATFORM CPU: Dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon
PLATFORM GPU: PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
CAMERA Rear: 8 MP, f/2.4, 32mm, autofocus
DISPLAY Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels (~324 ppi pixel density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Ion 5124 mAh battery (19.1 Wh)
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 16/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM
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Main
Model
ZTE Light Tab 3 V9S
Price
$127.05
Advantages
CAMERA Front: 2 MP
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launch
Announced
2015, September
Status
Available. Released 2015, September
platform
OS
iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2
Chipset
Apple A8
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon
GPU
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
camera
Rear
8 MP, f/2.4, 32mm, autofocus
Front
1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Features
1.12Âµm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
display
Size
7.9 inches
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels (~324 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-Ion 5124 mAh battery (19.1 Wh)
Talk time
About 10 h
body
Dimensions
203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm (8.0 x 5.31 x 0.24 in)
Weight
299 g (Wi-Fi) / 304 g (3G/LTE) (10.55 oz, 0.66 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.0, A2DP, EDR
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (3G/LTE model only)
Radio
No
USB
v2.0, reversible connector
features
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
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 / 1700 / 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), 28(700), 29(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - Cellular version only
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2012, February
Status
Available. Released 2012, Q4
platform
OS
Android OS, v3.2 (Honeycomb)
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
camera
Rear
5 MP, autofocus
Front
2 MP
Video
Yes
Features
Geo-tagging
display
Size
7.0 inches
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels (~216 ppi pixel density)
Technology
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
—
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery
Talk time
—
body
Dimensions
194 x 120 x 12 mm (7.64 x 4.72 x 0.47 in)
Weight
400 g (14.11 oz, 0.88 lb)
SIM card
Mini-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Black
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16 GB, 1 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
v2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS
Radio
No
USB
Yes
features
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser
HTML5, 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 14.4/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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Summary

The iPad mini 4 is equipped with a more powerful processor Dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon than the Light Tab 3 V9S. It is an significant specification of this model as a fast processor means that this tablet is a better choice for user who wants to play more games without lags. The iPad mini 4 uses a faster graphics processor PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics) which will allow you to play more new game apps. The iPad mini 4 is equipped with more RAM (2 GB) i.e. it shows better performance than the Light Tab 3 V9S.

The iPad mini 4 has 2K HD (1536 x 2048 pixels) display resolution with 324 ppi pixel density which is better than the Light Tab 3 V9S FullHD (800 x 1280 pixels) resolution with 215 ppi pixel density. Such display resolution means that this tablet is a right choice for browsing the web. If you are a photography enthusiast then the iPad mini 4 is a better buy for you as this model is equipped with more quality rear 1.2-Megapixel camera with 2.4 aperture.

The iPad mini 4 can be used for a longer time without charging because it has a better battery life. The tablet is produced with 5124 mAh battery which is 1124 mAh bigger than the Light Tab 3 V9S battery. The iPad mini 4 weighs 299g that is 101g lighter compared to the weight of the Light Tab 3 V9S.

Considering the above differences the Apple iPad mini 4 will be the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon.