Compare Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) Vs Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) or Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) starts at ₹ 16,444 and Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB) starts at ₹ 12,000.

Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels and Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 512 MB. Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of 4490 mAh, Li-Po Battery and latter with 4490 mAh, Li-Po Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.

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Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) Vs Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB)Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB)
Display7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
Battery4490 mAh, Li-Po Battery560 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage32 GB16 GB
RAM512 MB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score4248
Display7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
Battery4490 mAh, Li-Po Battery560 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage32 GB16 GB
RAM512 MB1 GB
General
Device Type TabletSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2012October, 2012
Sim Type No Sim SupportedNo Sim Supported
Design
Dimensions 200 x 134.69 x 7.2 mm241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm
Weight 308 g652 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:34:3
Display Size 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color IPS screen (16M colors)Color IPS screen (16M colors)
PPI ~162 PPI~264 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focusFace detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus
Front Camera 1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G NoNo
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE NoNo
GPRS NoNo
USB Yes, Proprietary v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset Apple
CPU 1 GHz, Dual Core Processor1.4 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU PowerVR SGX543MP2PowerVR SGX554MP4 (quad-core graphics)
Java NoNo
OS iOS v6, upgradable to v9.3.5iOS v6
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
Capacity 4490 mAh, Li-Po Battery560 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Talk Time 10 hours10 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 512 MB1 GB
Storage 32 GB16 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes
FM Radio NoNo
Music YesYes
Supports Voice Commands
Video Yes
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
GPS NoNo
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • 32GB storage
  • 10 hours battery life
  • Various sensors
Cons
  • No SIM
  • No voice call
  • Older OS version

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Detailed Comparison of Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) vs Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) vs Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB)

Dimension of Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) is 200 x 134.69 x 7.2 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm. Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) comes up with a weight of 308 g whereas Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB) weight around 652 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) vs Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB)

Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) has screen size and resolution of 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) vs Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB)

Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+16GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Apple iPad Mini or Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display(WiFi+16GB)?

Apple iPad Mini has a RAM of 512 MB which is higher than Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display(WiFi+16GB) which has a RAM of 1 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Apple iPad Mini or Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display(WiFi+16GB)?

Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display(WiFi+16GB) is bigger with 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen than Apple iPad Mini that has 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Apple iPad Mini in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple iPad Mini are: Apple iPad Air 2, Sony Tablet S, Samsung Galaxy Tab E.