Apple iPad mini (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad mini (2024)
2category wins
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Price coming soon
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Apple iPad mini (2024)
Bigger battery
Apple iPad mini (2024)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Better display
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Lighter body
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2266 | 2688 |
| Resolution Width | 1488 | 1892 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 800 |
| PPI | 327 | 401 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 77.4 | 152.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset Name | Apple A17 Pro | Snapdragon 888 5G |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 5 |
| OS Name | iPadOS | Android |
| OS Version | 18 | 11 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPad mini (2024) +98%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad mini (2024) +115%AnTuTu
Apple iPad mini (2024) +29%| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,969 | 1,500 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 7,599 | 3,537 |
| AnTuTu | 1,467,470 | 1,135,878 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 3 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 51mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5078 | 4449 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 23 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass) |
| SIM | eSIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Folded height (mm) | — | 145.2 |
| Folded thickness (mm) | — | 11 |
| Folded width (mm) | — | 92.1 |
| Height (mm) | 195.4 | 184.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Weight (g) | 293 | 284 |
| Width (mm) | 134.8 | 145.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, October 15 | 2021, September 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 23 | Available. Released 2021, October 21 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2995 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - A2995, A2996 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G 6 Gbps DL |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2024) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), dual accelerometer, dual gyro, dual proximity, dual compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad mini (2024) and Microsoft Surface Duo 2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad mini (2024) packs a 5078 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPad mini (2024) posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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