Apple iPad mini 2 vs Apple iPad 2 Specs Comparison

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8.5
Apple iPad mini 2
8.5
Apple iPad 2
Apple iPad mini 2 Apple iPad 2
Released · Nov 12, 2013
Released · Mar 11, 2011
7.9-inch · 1536 x 2048 px
9.7-inch · 768 x 1024 px
5 MP Main · 1.2 MP Selfie
0.7 MP Main · 0.3 MP VGA Selfie
1GB · 128GB
0.5GB · 64GB
6471 mAh
6944 mAh
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Display

Size
7.9-inch 9.7-inch
Resolution
1536 x 2048 px, 324 PPI 768 x 1024 px, 132 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
71.82 % 65.03 %
Colors
16 777 216
Features
Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor, Oleophobic coating

Hardware

System chip
Apple A7 Apple A5
Processor
Dual-core, 1300 MHz, Cyclone, 64-bit Dual-core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR G6430 PowerVR SGX543MP2
RAM
1GB (LPDDR3) 0.5GB (DDR2)
Internal storage
128GB 64GB
OS
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x) iOS (9.x, 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6.x, 5.1, 5, 4.x)
Device type
Tablet Tablet

Battery

Capacity
6471 mAh 6944 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Camera

Rear
Single camera Single camera
Main camera
5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal length: 33 mm 		0.7 MP
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling 		1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Features:
Video calling
Front
1.2 MP, Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) 0.3 MP VGA, Video capture: 640x480 (VGA)

Design

Dimensions
7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches
(200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm) 		9.50 x 7.31 x 0.34 inches
(241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm)
Weight
12.03 oz(341.0 g) 21.62 oz(613.0 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Keys
Right: Volume control, Other Right: Volume control, Other
Colors
Black, Gray, Silver, White Black, White

Cellular

4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+)
3G
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed
LTE, HSPA, UMTS HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type
Nano SIM Micro SIM

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
TV-out TV-out
Additional microphone(s)
Yes

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
4.0 2.1, Yes
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band
Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n
USB
Lightning, Features: Mass storage device, Charging Proprietary, Features: Charging
HDMI
Yes
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning A-GPS
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop Computer sync, OTA sync

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Apr 15, 2013
FCC ID value: BCGA1490 		Date approved: Mar 02, 2011
FCC ID value: BCGA1396
Measured SAR
Body: 1.19 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.30 W/kg 		Body: 1.19 W/kg
Measured in: 1900 MHz

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 829
In The Box
Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter Dock Connector to USB Cable, 10W USB Power Adapter

Availability

Officially announced
Oct 22, 2013 Mar 02, 2011

Alternative variants
Internal storage 16GB
Weight 11.68 oz(331.0 g)
Location Wi-Fi positioning
MSRP $ 399
Internal storage 32GB
Internal storage 32GB
Weight 11.68 oz(331.0 g)
Location Wi-Fi positioning
MSRP $ 499
Internal storage 16GB
Internal storage 64GB
Weight 11.68 oz(331.0 g)
Location Wi-Fi positioning
MSRP $ 599
Internal storage 128GB
Weight 11.68 oz(331.0 g)
Location Wi-Fi positioning
MSRP $ 699
Internal storage 32GB
MSRP $ 629
Internal storage 64GB
MSRP $ 729
Internal storage 16GB
MSRP $ 529
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