Tablets from apple have unmatched quality needless to say. But when it comes to their own models, how much different are they from one another? Both these tablets are features among the best tablets. It is difficult to pin one against the other, but we still have a clear winner amongst the two.
Apple ipad mini 2
This tablet, released in November 2013 is still going strong in the market which says a lot about its quality. This tablet has its own pros and cons.
Design & Display
When it comes to display no one can complain about the 7.9 inch ample display that Apple provides with. The screen resolution with 324 pixels per inch has been kept at a barely high level as well. Given that the screen is large enough for a tablet, one could have expected a scratch resistance added, but instead Apple has added an Oleophobic coating to this tablet.
Specifications, Camera & Battery
The camera features some high end features such as back illuminated sensor and digital image stabilization even though the camera resolution is simply 5 mega pixels. We get a high resolution camcorder with HD recording feature as well. The 1 GB Ram powered with a 1300 MHz dual core processor runs smoothly. It has a built in 128 GB storage capacity – pretty much makes up for its lack of expandable memory.
Apple ipad air
This is a fifth generation full sized ipad from one of the largest flagships in the world. Released only a week before ipad mini 2, this tablet seems to be better than the latter in many aspects.
Design & Display
It has a 9.7 inch screen which is great given that it’s a tablet. However the pixel per inch is only 264ppi which is way lower than mini 2. This means that we have a low brightness on its screen. Both the tablets have IPS LCD screens with light sensor and Oleophobic coating.
Specifications, Camera & Battery
It has a 5 mega pixels camera with 1080p video recording feature. Both the tablets have similar features when it comes to front and rear camera. Both have a built in 128 GB memory slot as well. Ipad air is only a tad bit better in performance with its 1400 MHz dual core processor otherwise it has the same 1 MB RAM just like mini 2. The battery backup of ipad air is excellent 8820 mAh.
Overall
These two tablets from Apple come very close in terms of specifications. However ipad air seems to be a better tablet amongst the two. This tablet has a larger screen and a better battery backup. It also has a better processor amongst the two.