Apple iPad mini 2 vs Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

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Apple iPad mini 2

Apple

Apple iPad mini 2

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2category wins

Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi

Apple

Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi

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1category wins

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Even

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Apple iPad mini 2

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Apple iPad mini 2

Lighter body

Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
Size (inches)	7.9	7.9
Panel Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution Height	2048	1024
Resolution Width	1536	768
PPI	324	162
Glass Type	Oleophobic coating	Oleophobic coating
Screen-to-body	71.7	71.7

Platform

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
CPU	Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)	Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU	PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)	PowerVR SGX543MP2
Chipset Name	Apple A7	Apple A5
Process (nm)	28	45
OS Name	iOS	iOS
OS Version	7	6

Memory

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM	16GB 0.5GB RAM, 32GB 0.5GB RAM, 64GB 0.5GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Features	HDR	—
Count	1	1
Lens	5 MP, f/2.4, 33mm	5 MP

Selfie Camera

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
Video	720p@30fps	720p@30fps
Features	face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular	Face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi
Count	1	1
Lens	1.2 MP	1.2 MP

Battery

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
Capacity (mAh)	6470	4490
Chemistry	Li-Po	Li-Po
talk time	Up to 10 h (multimedia)	Up to 10 h (multimedia)

Body

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
SIM	Nano-SIM (cellular model only)	No
Height (mm)	200	200
Thickness (mm)	7.5	7.2
Weight (g)	331	308
Width (mm)	134.7	134.7

Launch

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
Announced	2013, October. Released 2013, November	2012, October. Released 2012, November
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Network

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	N/A
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100	—
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 - A1490	—
edge	—	No
gprs	—	No
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - cellular model only	—
Technology	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE	No cellular connectivity

Connectivity

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	4	4
NFC	No	No
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only	No
Radio	No	No
USB Version	2.0	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 4

Sound

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers

Features

Spec	Apple iPad mini 2	Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, compass	Accelerometer, gyro, compass

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPad mini 2 and Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPad mini 2 packs a 6470 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

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