{"id":18420,"date":"2013-10-23T04:24:39","date_gmt":"2013-10-22T20:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=18420"},"modified":"2023-04-06T19:03:29","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T11:03:29","slug":"ipad-air-mini-retina-vs-rivals-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/ipad-air-mini-retina-vs-rivals-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"iPad Air & Mini (Retina) vs. Competitions: A Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas came early for Apple fans with plenty of goodies announced in the Oct 22 Apple Keynote. Aside from a free OS upgrade (yes, Mavericks is free<\/strong>), free apps (iLife and iWork), and upgraded MacBooks, Apple has (as expected) released a new iPad and iPad mini: the iPad Air<\/strong> and iPad mini with Retina display<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

So far, Apple has reportedly sold 170 million iPads and is dominating 81% of the tablet market thanks to innovative design and their 475000 iPad Apps, no less. Having said that, here\u2019s why you (still) should buy the newest versions of the iPad and iPad mini.<\/strong><\/p>\n

iPad Air<\/a><\/h2>\n

Guess what? It\u2019s thinner, lighter, faster, sturdier and it has a new name: the iPad Air. Apple has reduced the bezels<\/strong> of the 9.7-inch display device by 43%<\/strong>, making it a copy of the current iPad mini. Compared to its predecessor, it\u2019s 20% thinner now<\/strong> at 7.6mm from 9.4mm, and weighs just 1 pound<\/strong>, shaving off 0.4 pounds from that iPad you are holding.<\/p>\n

\"ipad<\/figure>\n

It\u2019ll be powered by the new 64-bit Apple A7 chip together with the M7 motion coprocessor<\/strong>, much like the new iPhone 5s. The iPad Air will also feature MIMO technology<\/strong>, making its 802.11n wireless faster and with a more worldwide LTE coverage.<\/p>\n

The iPad Air will have new Facetime HD front-facing cameras and dual microphones to capture the best sound. All of these powerful features will run with the same battery life of 10 hours. No Touch ID is reported.<\/p>\n

Price and availability <\/h2>\n

The iPad Air will replace the 4th Generation iPad but remain at the same price of $499<\/strong> for the 16GB Wi-Fi and $629<\/strong> for the 16GB LTE version. The first wave of Silver & White, and Space Grey & Black (sorry, no Gold) iPad Air will ship November 1<\/strong> to more than 40 countries.<\/p>\n

iPad Air and its predecessor<\/h2>\n

Here is how the iPad Air stacks up against its predecessor, the iPad with Retina Display<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\"ipad<\/td>\n\"ipad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\niPad Air<\/strong><\/td>\n iPad with Retina Display<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage\/Price (WiFi)<\/strong><\/td>\n16GB \/ $499<\/td>\n16GB \/ $499<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n32GB \/ $599<\/td>\n32GB \/ $599<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n64GB \/ $699<\/td>\n64GB \/ $699<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n128GB \/ $799<\/td>\n128GB \/ $799<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage\/Price (LTE)<\/strong><\/td>\n16GB \/ $629<\/td>\n16GB \/ $629<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n32GB \/ $729<\/td>\n32GB \/ $729<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n64GB \/ $829<\/td>\n64GB \/ $829<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n128GB \/ $929<\/td>\n128GB \/ $929<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n2048 x 1536<\/td>\n2048\u00d71536<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions (mm)<\/strong><\/td>\nH240 x W169.5 x T7.5mm<\/td>\nH241.2 x W185.7 x T9.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n469g, 478g (LTE)<\/td>\n652g, 662 (LTE)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display Size (inch)<\/strong><\/td>\n9.7<\/td>\n9.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n64-bit A7 chip with M7 Motion<\/td>\nApple A6X Dual-Core with Quad-Core graphics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\n1GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery Life<\/strong><\/td>\n10 hours<\/td>\n10 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network<\/strong><\/td>\nMIMO WiFi \/ LTE<\/td>\nWi-Fi \/ LTE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Back Camera<\/strong><\/td>\n5MP iSight<\/td>\n5-megapixel iSight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front Camera<\/strong><\/td>\nNew FaceTime HD Camera<\/td>\n1.2MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Features<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nBluetooth 4.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

IPad Air vs. Other 10\" Tablets<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s check out how the new iPad Air fares against the competition.<\/p>\n

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Microsoft Surface<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Microsoft\u2019s new Surface 2 RT is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core processor and runs Windows 8.1 RT. It has a 10.6\" display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. The Surface 2 RT has 1080p front and back cameras and comes in 16, 32 and 64 GB variants, with expandable storage via MicroSD. Microsoft claims you can run 10 hours on battery for the Surface 2.<\/p>\n

Starts from $449 \u2013 Read a review<\/a><\/p>\n

\"ms<\/figure>\n

Nokia Lumia 2520<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Fresh from the oven, Nokia\u2019s new Lumia 2520 tablet is a 10.1\" tablet running Windows 8.1 RT. It\u2019s powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core processor and has a 1920 x 1080 display. It has a 6.7 megapixel back camera and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera. The battery will last 10 hours. It\u2019s also only going to be sold through wireless carriers with 4G LTE networks.<\/p>\n

$499 \u2013 Read a review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Sony\u2019s Xperia Z is a 10.1\" tablet running a modified version of Android 4.1. Its 1.5GHz quad-core processor powers a 1920 x 1200 display. An interesting feature of the Xperia Z is that it\u2019s waterproof (!) with a rating of IPX5 to IPX7. It also supports NFC and Bluetooth 4.0, and lasts 9 hours on its battery.<\/p>\n

$499 \u2013 Read a review<\/a><\/p>\n

\"sony<\/figure>\n

Google Nexus 10<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

The Google Nexus 10 has a remarkable 2560 x 1600 screen, powered by a dual-core 1.7GHz processor. It runs Android 4.3. It comes in 16GB and 32GB variants but does not have expandable storage. It support LTE either, so you\u2019ll have to stay close to WiFi if you want to browse the Internet.The battery should last you up to 9 hours per charge.<\/p>\n

Starts from $399<\/p>\n

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iPad Air Vs 10-inch Tablets (Summarized)<\/h2>\n

Nothing beats the table format when it comes to quick comparisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n\"ipad<\/td>\n\"ms<\/td>\n\"lumia\"<\/td>\n\"sony<\/td>\n\"nexus\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\niPad Air<\/strong><\/td>\nSurface 2 (RT)<\/strong><\/td>\nLumia 2520<\/strong><\/td>\nXperia Tablet Z<\/strong><\/td>\nNexus 10<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manufacturer<\/strong><\/td>\nApple<\/td>\nMicrosoft<\/td>\nNokia<\/td>\nSony<\/td>\nSamsung<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>\n$499 \u2013 $799 \/ $629 \u2013 $929 (LTE)<\/td>\n$449, $459<\/td>\n$499<\/td>\n$499<\/td>\n$399, $499<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OS<\/strong><\/td>\niOS 7<\/td>\nWindows 8.1 RT<\/td>\nWindows 8.1 RT<\/td>\nAndroid<\/td>\nAndroid 4.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n2048 x 1536<\/td>\n1920 x 1080<\/td>\n1920 x 1080<\/td>\n1920 x 1200<\/td>\n2560 x 1600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions (mm)<\/strong><\/td>\nH240 x W169.5 x T7.5<\/td>\nH172 x W274.5 x T9<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\nH172 x W266 x T6.9<\/td>\nH177.6 x W263.9 x T8.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n469g, 478g (LTE)<\/td>\n676g<\/td>\n615g<\/td>\n495g<\/td>\n603g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display Size (inch)<\/strong><\/td>\n9.7<\/td>\n10.6<\/td>\n10.1<\/td>\n10.1<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n64-bit A7 chip with M7 Motion<\/td>\nQuad-Core 1.7GHz<\/td>\nQuad-Core 2.2GHz<\/td>\nQuad-Core 1.5GHz<\/td>\nDual-Core 1.7GHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\n2GB<\/td>\n2GB<\/td>\n2GB<\/td>\n2GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery Life<\/strong><\/td>\n10 hours<\/td>\n10 hours<\/td>\n10 hours<\/td>\n9 hours<\/td>\n9 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network<\/strong><\/td>\nMIMO WiFi \/ LTE<\/td>\nWiFi \/ LTE<\/td>\nWiFi \/ LTE<\/td>\nWiFi \/ LTE<\/td>\nWiFi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage (GB)<\/strong><\/td>\n16 \/ 32 \/ 64 \/ 128<\/td>\n16 \/ 32 \/ 64<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n16 \/ 32<\/td>\n16 \/ 32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expandable Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nMicroSD<\/td>\nMicroSD<\/td>\nMicroSD<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Back Camera<\/strong><\/td>\n5MP iSight<\/td>\n1080p<\/td>\n6.7MP<\/td>\n8.1MP<\/td>\n5MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front Camera<\/strong><\/td>\nNew FaceTime HD Camera<\/td>\n1080p<\/td>\n2MP<\/td>\n2.2MP<\/td>\n1.9MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Input Ports<\/strong><\/td>\nLightning Connector<\/td>\nUSB 3.0, HD Video Out<\/td>\nMicro USB 3.0, Micro HDMI<\/td>\nMicro USB<\/td>\nMicro USB, Micro HDMI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Features<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nCover accesories<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\nIPX5\/7 Water-resistance, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0<\/td>\nNFC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

iPad Mini With Retina display<\/h2>\n

The biggest change to the iPad mini<\/a> which everyone has been asking for is finally here: Retina display. The new iPad mini with Retina display boasts a 2048 x 1536 resolution 7.9-inch display<\/strong>; that\u2019s a whopping 326 pixels per inch.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ipad<\/figure>\n

Not only is the resolution same as the iPad Air, but it\u2019ll have the same 64-bit Apple A7 processor, M7 motion coprocessor, MIMO technology, and more worldwide LTE Coverage. Expect it to run on a 10-hour battery life.<\/p>\n

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