iPad Mini vs. 4th Generation iPad : A Glance To See The Benchmark

Author Sumit Published November 6, 2012 Comments 0

Do you think that iPad Mini is faster than the 4^th generation iPad or is the iPad Mini has got enough potential to compete the sales of its predecessor and elder siblings. Lets have a glance to see the benchmark and find out the real truth behind the screen.

Through the benchmarks are quite theoretical as compared to the real aspect, but they are important as they many times reveals out the potential which is under the silicon. This potential can be tested on the specific application such as apps, games or on any specific task which also make use of all the components and hardware embedded in device.

iPad Mini vs 4th Gen iPad

Features/Model	iPad Mini	4^th Generation iPad	Difference
Design	Anodised aluminium, 308g	Anodised aluminium, 652g	Huge Difference in weight and that too when 4^th gen iPad is just 2 inches bigger than iPad Mini
Dimension	200mm x 134.7mm x 7mm	241mm x 186mm x 9mm	–
Display	7.85in, 1,024 x 768, IPS	9.7in, 2,048 x 1536 pixels, IPS	–
iOS	iOS 6	iOS 6	Both are at same strand
Processor	Dual-core A5 processor, RAM TBC	Dual-core A5X processor, 1GB RAM	Both are at same strand
Internal Memory	8/16/32/64GB	16/32/64GB	Both are at same strand
Camera	5-MP “iSight” main camera, 1.2MP FaceTime camera	5-MP “iSight” main camera, VGA FaceTime camera	iPad Mini is ahead of 4^th generation iPad
Connectivity	Lightning port, 4G version available	30-pin Apple connector, 3G version available

Verdict

Well iPad Mini has no doubt steal the show and arena with its charisma and 4^th gen iPad is going into the flavour of phase out. Whether you count the design, display, processing power, camera or the connectivity, iPad Mini rule and this younger cowboy is looking heavy and firing as compared to the old pistol.