Nexus 7 3G Vs iPad Mini
Let’s see how the Nexus 7 3G stands when pitted against the recently announced iPad Mini
On October 23 Apple launched the smallest iPad ever, the iPad Mini featuring a 7.9-inch screen. The launch of the iPad Mini means that Apple is introducing a product to directly compete against the Nexus 7 and other premium tablets that fall within the 7-inch category.
The iPad Mini is relatively cheaper and lighter than the full-size iPads and it offers better specs than the iPad 2 and some goodies of the iPhone 5 as well. But will it manage to out-do the Nexus 7 which has equally impressive specs and at a far cheaper price as well.
So let’s see how the iPad Mini stands when pitted against the Nexus 7 3G.
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Nexus 7 3G |
iPad Mini |
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| Screen size and resolution | 7-inch (1280 x 800p) | 7.9-inch (1024 x 768p) |
| Pixel density | 216 PPI | 163 PPI |
| OS | Android 4.1 | iOS 6 |
| Processor | 1.3GHz quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 | 1GHz dual core A5 |
| RAM | 1GB | - |
| Storage | 32GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB |
| Camera | 1.2MP front camera | 5MP rear camera, 1.2MP front camera |
| Connections | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, OTA, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, NFC, 3G | USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, TV out, OTA, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Battery | 4325mAh upto 8 hours | Upto 10 hours |
| Audio | 3.5mm audio jack, microphone | 3.5mm audio jack, mono speakers, built-in microphone |
| Thickness | 0.41 inch | 0.28-inch |
| Weight | 11.99 ounces | 0.68 pounds |
| Price | $299 for the 3G 32GB model | $329 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only model |
You have trade-offs on both side – no 3G on iPad Mini at the price-range in question, and no back camera on the Nexus 7 still. There are other feature trade-offs here and there. You also have to take the price into consideration.
Sudipto
