Compare Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) Vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB)? 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 Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) starts at ₹ 14,500.

Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) has screen size of 7.9 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 Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 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 Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB)Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB)
Display7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorAppleApple
Battery4490 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage32 GB32 GB
RAM512 MB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score4249
Display7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorAppleApple
Battery4490 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage32 GB32 GB
RAM512 MB1 GB
General
Device Type TabletSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2012October, 2013
Sim Type No Sim SupportedNo Sim Supported
Design
Dimensions 200 x 134.69 x 7.2 mm200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm
Weight 308 g331 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:34:3
Display Size 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color IPS screen (16M colors)Color IPS screen (16M colors)
PPI ~162 PPI~324 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 No
GPRS No
USB Yes, Proprietary v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset AppleApple
CPU 1 GHz, Dual Core Processor1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU PowerVR SGX543MP2PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
Java NoNo
OS iOS v6, upgradable to v9.3.5iOS v7.0.4
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 4490 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Talk Time 10 hours10 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 512 MB1 GB
Storage 32 GB32 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email YesYes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Music Yes
Supports Voice CommandsInstant Messaging, Voice Commands
Video Yes
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
GPS NoYes, with A-GPS Support
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 Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB)

Dimension of Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) is 200 x 134.69 x 7.2 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm. Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) comes up with a weight of 308 g whereas Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) weight around 331 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB)

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 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB)

Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus.

Performance Comparison: Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB)

Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Apple and Apple respectively. Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) comes up No card slot and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Apple iPad Mini (WiFi+32GB) is 1 GHz, Dual Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+32GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Apple iPad Mini or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display?

Apple iPad Mini has a RAM of 512 MB which is higher than Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display which has a RAM of 1 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Apple iPad Mini or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display?

Apple iPad Mini is bigger with 7.9 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels screen than Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display that has 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 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.