Compare tablets
Apple iPad mini 2
32 GBA1490, A1491, A1489
Huawei MediaPad X2
32 GBGEM-702L
| Global Score | |
| 73.4 | 72.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Huawei |
| iOS 8.x, 7.x | Android 5.0 |
| 2013-10-22 | 2015-04-07 |
| 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches | 7.22 x 4.09 x 0.28 inches |
| 12.03 ounces | 8.78 ounces |
| Black, Gray and White | Gold |
| Aluminium | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 259.00 | $ 165.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7.9 inches | 7 inches |
| 2048 x 1536 pixels | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 324 pixels per inch | 323 pixels per inch |
| -- | 450 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A7 chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 930 chipset |
| 64-bit Cyclone (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor | 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-Core 2000 MHz + Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU | Mali-T628 GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 33.00mm focal length | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.92 | 6.93 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6471mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 5000mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 7.92 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The iPad mini 2 has a score of 73.4, which is slightly better than the Huawei MediaPad X2's 72.7 general score. Even being the best we are comparing here, it must be told that it is also older, heavier and just a little thicker. IPad mini 2 works with iOS 8.x OS, and Huawei MediaPad X2 counts with Android 5.0 OS.
The Huawei MediaPad X2 features a bit more powerful processing unit than Apple iPad mini 2, because although it has doesn't have an extra GPU, and they both have a 64-bits processor, the Huawei MediaPad X2 also counts with more RAM memory and a higher number of cores. The Huawei MediaPad X2 features a bit better looking screen than Apple iPad mini 2, although it has a little bit smaller display, a little bit worse resolution of 1920 x 1200 and a little bit lower display density.
Huawei MediaPad X2 has a much bigger storage capacity for games and applications than iPad mini 2, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory, the Huawei MediaPad X2 also has a SD memory slot that admits up to 128 GB. IPad mini 2 captures better videos and photos than Huawei MediaPad X2, although it has a worse video resolution and a camera with a much lower resolution.
The iPad mini 2 features better battery life than Huawei MediaPad X2, because it has a 29% more battery capacity.
Although Apple iPad mini 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Huawei MediaPad X2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Huawei MediaPad X2. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Huawei MediaPad X2, and give up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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