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Apple iPad mini 2
Wi-Fi Only 32 GBA1490, A1491, A1489
| Global Score | |
| 50.8 | 73.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Verizon | Apple |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop, 4.4 | iOS 8.x, 7.x |
| -- | 2013-10-22 |
| 8.10 x 4.90 x 0.35 inches | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches |
| 12.64 ounces | 11.68 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Gray and White |
| -- | Aluminium |
| $ 250.00 | $ 255.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A7 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1500 MHz processor | 64-bit Cyclone (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.72 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 33.00mm focal length |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.94 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) | LTE (4G), HSPA, EV-DO A, EV-DO B, EDGE and GPRS |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 4.8 | 6.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 6471mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 7.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Apple iPad mini 2 is much better than the Verizon Ellipsis 8, having a 73.2 score against 50.8. Apple iPad mini 2's design is just a little bit lighter and thinner than Verizon Ellipsis 8. Apple iPad mini 2 counts with iOS 8.x OS, while Verizon Ellipsis 8 comes with Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. The iPad mini 2 features just a bit better performance than Verizon Ellipsis 8, because although it has a lower number of slower cores, and they both have the same RAM memory amount, the iPad mini 2 also counts with an extra GPU and a 64-bit processor.
Apple iPad mini 2 counts with a much sharper display than Verizon Ellipsis 8, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a way higher display pixels density and a lot higher resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad mini 2 features just a bit more memory for games and applications than Verizon Ellipsis 8, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with more internal storage.
Apple iPad mini 2 features a very superior camera than Verizon Ellipsis 8. They have a 5 MP resolution back camera. The Apple iPad mini 2 has improved battery life than Verizon Ellipsis 8, because it has a 6471mAh battery capacity.
The Apple iPad mini 2 costs a bit more money than the Verizon Ellipsis 8, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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