Almost four years after its release iPad mini 4, . Demand for small tablets has become significantly lower, but new iPad mini 5 will find its client. How is iPad mini 5 different from old iPad mini 4? Read on to find out.
Although the iPad mini 5 looks the same as the iPad mini 4 on the outside, it has been heavily updated on the inside and can now be compared to the iPhone XS and iPad Pro 2018. However, the price of the tablet has also been updated.
Design and display
- iPad mini 5 and iPad mini 4 are the same size - 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm. The new iPad mini is one gram heavier - 300.5 vs 299 - but this is unlikely to be noticeable.
- Both tablets have a 7.9-inch display.
- However, the iPad mini 5 has a new Retina Display panel with support for True technologies Tone and wide color palette.
- In addition, the new tablet has a special anti-glare coating, which the iPad mini 4 does not have.
Processor, memory,Apple Pencil
- The central processor of iPad mini 5 has become 3 times more powerful, and GPU– 9 times.
- The iPad mini 4 has a 20nm A8 processor, and the iPad mini 5 has a new 7nm A12 Bionic processor.
- The iPhone XS and iPhone XR have the same processor.
- It includes a special neural engine for machine learning tasks.
- The new iPad mini is available in 64GB and 256GB storage options.
- The maximum memory for the iPad mini 4 was 128 GB.
- iPad mini 5 supports Apple Pencil 1st generation.
- iPad mini 4 does not support Apple Pencil.
Connection
- The iPad mini 4 and iPad mini 5 have a Lightning connector.
- Both tablets have Touch ID.
- iPad mini 5 has more fast wifi and there is support for gigabit LTE.
- Tablets do not support Smart Keyboard.
- For iPad mini 5 bluetooth technology 5.0, and the iPad mini 4 has Bluetooth 4.0.
Camera
- The iPad mini 5 has an updated 8 MP f/2.4 main camera.
- The new tablet supports Live Photo and can record videos in Full HD.
- The iPad mini 4 also has an 8 megapixel camera, but the sensor is older.
- The iPad mini 5 has a 7 MP front camera.
- The iPad mini 4 has a 1.2 megapixel FaceTime camera.
Battery
- Accurate capacity iPad battery The mini 5 is not yet known, but it should last up to 10 hours, which is slightly longer than before. This is possible thanks to a more energy-efficient processor and other components.
Price
- In this regard, the iPad mini 4 and iPad mini 5 are very different.
- iPad mini 4 started at $249.
- iPad mini 5 costs from $399 or 32,990 rubles.
High iPad cost mini 5 will definitely scare away many interested buyers. It's better to add a hundred dollars and buy a 10.5-inch iPad Air than the small iPad mini 5.
I remember very well the birth of the compact Android tablet segment: the first Galaxy Tab, HTC Flyer and a bunch of Chinese with terrible screens and build. And yet, you have a choice potential buyer there wasn’t, because Steve Jobs didn’t even want to look in the direction of compact tablets. After the release of the first iPad with a Retina display, I could only once again lament the lack of a compact version with the same wonderful display. But when Apple finally decided to release the first iPad mini, my disappointment knew no bounds, because the company installed a display with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels! Of course, the situation was corrected next year and I still consider the iPad mini 2 to be one of the most successful models. The third generation, in my opinion, is passable; it could easily be called iPad mini 2s, but latest iPad mini 4 is amazingly good. But the Android tablet market also did not stand still: screen resolutions, battery life, speed and stability of firmware grew, in general, now the choice between an Android tablet and iOS is no longer as obvious as it was two or three years ago. It will be all the more interesting to compare the two best compact tablets of the end of 2015.
Appearance, body materials
Let's start with the design of the iPad mini 4. The user has three different body colors available to the user: silver, dark gray and gold, I personally recommend the silver model to everyone, it reminds me of the company's MacBooks and looks the best. However, lovers of traditional strictly black will appreciate the dark gray case. You can’t say much about the design of tablets in general; most of them have rounded edges, most of the front side is occupied by the display, so manufacturers can only “play with appearance” back cover. Apple traditionally uses aluminum for its manufacture: it’s practical and looks cool, and it’s not for nothing that some companies copy this approach.
The body of the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is made of matte plastic with a soft-touch coating. Unlike most devices that use similar plastic, the body of the S2 8.0 does not get dirty as much, and fingerprints themselves are less noticeable. I had a black model in my hands; it has a calm design without any pretentious elements, which, in my opinion, is a plus.
In terms of appearance, the iPad mini has a slight advantage, and aluminum is still more practical than plastic with a soft-touch coating, but this does not mean that the Tab S2 is significantly worse in materials or design.
Sound
Both devices are equipped with high-quality stereo speakers with excellent volume headroom. In my opinion, the iPad mini 4 puts more emphasis on the performer’s voice, while the Tab S2 puts more emphasis on the instrumental part.
Control elements
Now I won’t look at the power buttons and volume rockers, but will focus only on the central button under the screen (and the two touch buttons next to it in the Tab S2). On both tablets, fingerprint scanners are included in the central button, operating at +/- the same speed. A small advantage of the iPad mini scanner is its integration into the system and the ability to gain access to it third party applications, this is very convenient for 1Password; unfortunately, this control has not yet been unified in Android.
In the Galaxy Tab S2, two touch buttons are located on either side of the central key: “recent applications” and “back”. This is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, abandoning on-screen buttons in favor of touch buttons allows you to increase the usable screen area, and on the other hand, when using the tablet in horizontal orientation, you will touch the touch buttons with your thumb, and this is a big disadvantage that Samsung does not pay attention to year after year attention.
In the iPad mini 4, the absence of touch keys allows you to hold it in any orientation without any problems, there is a chance of accidentally pressing physical button significantly lower than with a touch screen.
Dimensions
As you can see from the plate above, in terms of size and weight we have a clear leader - the Galaxy Tab S2, the tablet is a little thinner and lighter. At everyday use the difference is almost unnoticeable, but if you take both tablets in your hands, you immediately feel that the S2 is, albeit a little, lighter.
Screen
Before we get into the display comparison, I would like to point out to you, dear readers, that these are two tablets with the best screens on the market, so when I say one of them wins/loses in any respect, it is important to understand that we're talking about about a 5-10% loss, and not about a twofold difference. For comparison, I used Adaptive mode on the Tab S2.
SuperAMOLED matrices are usually criticized for poor white color reproduction, well, that’s where we’ll start our comparison. I was surprised to find that even the white color display on the Tab S2 is better than the iPad mini 4. In a direct comparison, you can see that the mini 4 screen is a little yellow and not as bright.
When displaying black, the iPad mini 4 shows very good results for an IPS matrix, but with this color the advantage is traditionally on the side of SuperAMOLED. If you open a completely black picture, you get the feeling that the display is completely turned off, while on the mini 4 the image looks like a dark, dark gray screen.
Galaxy Tab S2 on the left, iPad mini 4 on the right
If we talk about the color image, the difference when comparing identical photographs, although it was minimal, is still an advantage on the side of the Tab S2, the colors on it look a little brighter, a little richer.
Galaxy Tab S2 on the left, iPad mini 4 on the right
The viewing angles of both tablets are close to the maximum, and the Tab S2 also wins in terms of brightness level: both the maximum and minimum brightness are adjustable over a larger range.
Galaxy Tab S2 on the left, iPad mini 4 on the right
Another small advantage of the screen in the S2 over the mini 4 is a separate reading mode, which can be activated in the settings or directly from the notification line.
Theoretically iPad screen The mini 4 should have won when comparing small text, due to the PenTile in SuperAMOLED matrices, but even with very small font, I could not see the characteristic red halos on the S2.
In defense of the mini 4, I will say that although the screen in it is inferior in all respects to the S2, it is still very good, and if it were not for a direct comparison, I would not even notice that this display is bad in any way .
operating system
I could compare every little thing in Android 5.1 with TouchWiz installed and iOS 9.2, but I won’t do this, since it’s unlikely to help you make a choice, so I’ll tell you about my general impressions.
In my opinion, Android is suitable for more advanced users who understand what they want from a tablet and value its customization and replacement capabilities standard applications. I will not deny that the possibilities of working with file system V Android where higher than in iOS. Plus, there are now many good apps specifically for Android tablets and the difference between it and iOS is no longer so noticeable.
On the other hand, iPad mini 4 and iOS 9.x are a solution for unpretentious users who will work with the tablet out of the box and are unlikely to notice any restrictions from Apple.
It is also worth taking into account your previous user experience; of course, it will be easier for an iPhone owner to get used to an iPad, and an Android user to get used to a Galaxy Tab S2.
Performance
There are three parameters by which I evaluate the performance of devices: the speed of desktops and settings menus; browser speed and work with the most productive games.
I specifically simultaneously flipped through the desktops on the devices, launched various pages in the browser and played the most powerful toys on them. And it just so happens that we have parity on all three devices. However, there is one “but”: at the moment There are still more beautiful and powerful toys for iOS.
Autonomous operation
Capacity Galaxy battery Tab S2 is 4000 mAh, iPad mini 4 is 5124 mAh. The difference of 25% in capacity is clearly visible during everyday use: for example, the Tab S2 discharges in about two to three days during everyday use (one and a half hours of active screen per day at automatic brightness), and the iPad mini 4 under the same conditions - in three. four days. But everything changes when we compare the operating time in video mode, here the Tab S2 lasted 12 hours versus 7 hours for the iPad mini 4.
Camera
I believe that tablets are filmed much less often than smartphones, but when traveling I increasingly see tourists with iPads or the same Galaxy Tab, so I asked Roman Belykh to give a short comment on the quality of filming
The quality of the photos is approximately the same if we are talking about detail. The main difference is noise. Galaxy device Tab S2, due to its high-aperture optics (F1.9 aperture), produces relatively clean picture, compared to iPad mini 4 (F2.4 aperture). The viewing angle is wider in Samsung camera. In general, for Galaxy tablet The Tab S2 module and optics are very good, and the iPad mini shoots at the same level as the iPhone 4.
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As you can see, the Galaxy Tab S2 has a more recent bluetooth version, USB support OTG, and of course the presence of voice calls. You can argue for a long time about the need or unnecessaryness of phone calls from a tablet, but the fact remains: with the Tab S2 you can make calls if necessary, but with the iPad mini 4 you cannot.
Also, just for fun, I compared the speed of both tablets in LTE mode, using the same SIM card, measurements were taken from the same place.
Conclusion
First, let's look at the prices of the tablets: The iPad mini 4 is sold in six different variants: 16, 64 and 128 GB with LTE and Wi-Fi Only:
- 16 GB Wi-Fi - 33,000 rubles
- 64 GB Wi-Fi - 41,000 rubles
- 128 GB Wi-Fi - 49,000 rubles
- 16 GB Wi-Fi+LTE - 43,000 rubles
- 64 GB Wi-Fi+ LTE - 51,000 rubles
- 128 GB Wi-Fi+LTE - 59,000 rubles
U Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 only two versions:
- 32 GB Wi-Fi - 32,000 rubles
- 32 GB Wi-Fi+LTE - 36,000 rubles
First of all, I would like to note that we have two excellent tablets; personally, I could easily use any of them as my main tablet without any problems. Therefore, some particulars play a role, for example in Apple iPad mini 4 has a more interesting design, there is one for it more performance toys, the aluminum body may also be an advantage for some. The Tab S2 doesn't have much better display, the operating time in video viewing mode is significantly higher, there is support for voice calls and it is cheaper with a larger amount of memory, plus let’s not forget about the slot for a microSD card, because now there are already 200 GB cards.
I admit honestly, I am a loyal user of Apple technology, but if in direct comparison with the Tab S2 the tablets are +/- similar, then you expect a similar pricing policy, but in reality we see that the 64 GB version of the iPad with Wi-Fi costs 9000 more 32 GB version S2, and for the modification with LTE you will have to overpay 15,000 rubles. Unfortunately, the barrage pricing policy does Apple technology less attractive to the mass user, it remains the lot of wealthy buyers who love the company's products, but this is a much smaller niche of consumers. Of course, the Tab S2 is also more expensive than last year’s generation, but the increase in the price tag in the case of this model is not so radical, and the high prices for the iPad make this model one of the best among compact tablets for reasonable money.
Lines of multimedia players iPod Touch(including) have already been the topic of our articles. Today, at the request of our readers, we will talk about the development of Apple tablets and the differences between them. After reading this article, you will be able to freely answer the question: “What is the difference between the iPad 4 (iPad with Retina display) and the iPad 3 and other Apple tablet models.”
At the moment, Apple is positioning only three models iPad, as relevant and officially available: , iPad 2 and , and the “kopeck piece” is only available in a Wi-Fi modification with 16 GB of memory. On the secondary market and on the Internet you can find all generations of iPad in any modifications.
iPad original
First iPad(or iPad original) was a pilot and revolutionary project for Apple at the same time. It was presented at a presentation in San Francisco on January 27, 2010. As it turned out later, the idea of releasing a tablet is not new and has been exciting the brain for quite some time. And so, his dream came true and the world saw the first Apple tablet. The pilot project was based on the fact that not all the developments were applied in the first iPad, as if Apple were afraid of a negative reaction from users and did not make a too expensive and technological device. 
Despite this, the “Apple magic” worked once again and tablets were swept off store shelves. The first pancake didn’t turn out to be a big deal, but critics blasphemed the first iPad for its weak processor, lack of camera, and all the other limitations of iOS.
iPad 2
Having worked on the mistakes, on March 2, 2011, Apple announced iPad 2. The model received two cameras and became a little lighter and thinner than its predecessor, and its improved version iPad 2 (Rev A) with a more advanced processor, it is still Apple's best-selling tablet. 
iPad 3 (The New iPad)
On March 7, 2012, a real revolution awaited the iPad line in the form of The New iPad. The creators specifically did not mark the tablet with the number “3,” explaining that the new model is a rethinking of the entire line. became thicker than its predecessor, however, this made it possible to hide a more capacious battery in its body. This was done for the stunning Retina display. The filling has also improved The New iPad.
iPad 4 (iPad with Retina display)
The happy owners of the third iPad, after all, just half a year later, on October 23, 2012, Apple released . He became an exact copy predecessor with a new connector and slightly more advanced hardware internals.
It was presented at the same time. For the first time, Apple reduced the screen size from 9.7″ to 7.9″ and dressed the tablet in a matte black shell. This is how Cupertino entered the budget “tablet” market. iPad Mini Mostly criticized for the lack of a retina display. Analysts suggest that the smaller first-generation tablet is a tentative step into a new niche, and the next model will already be able to boast. 
Half a year later, without much fanfare, Apple announced (all previous models only have modifications of 16, 32 or 64 GB).
Separately, it is worth mentioning the 3G/4G (radio) module. All iPad versions are available in versions with a 3G module, they are called cellular, and without it. It is quite easy to distinguish this modification by the black plastic roof on the rear panel and a small slot for sim cards on the side. 
Such modifications are more expensive and have the ability to access the Internet via networks mobile operators. Of course, this requires a SIM card and costs money, but here lies the second difference between the models, which is not advertised by Apple. All iPads with a 3G module have a built-in GPS module, which is missing in Wi-Fi models. This allows cellular tablet versions determine location without an Internet connection and use applications for navigation and geolocation. Wi-Fi versions of the iPad can only do this if there is an Internet connection. 
In order to appearance define model iPad use a simple algorithm. With its help you can always determine which model it is. iPad in front of you. If you have never held in your hands iPad 2 or iPad 3, then a little difficulty may arise in identifying them. If both tablets are nearby, the difference is obvious, but when only one sample is visible, you will have to take a closer look. In other cases, you can easily distinguish one version of the tablet from another.
In conclusion, we present a comparative table with the characteristics of all Apple tablets.
| iPad | iPad 2 | iPad 2(Rev 2) | iPad 3(The New iPad) | iPad 4 (With Retina Display) | iPad Mini | |
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A1219 (Wi-Fi) A1337 (GSM) |
A1460 (GSM+CDMA) |
A1455 (GSM+CDMA) |
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| Start of sales |
April 2010 |
November 2012 February 2013 (128 GB) |
November 2012 |
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| End of sales |
November 2012 |
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| Case colors(back/front) |
Metal/black |
black or white |
black or white |
black or white |
black or white |
Metal or black/ black or white |
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| Minimum versioniOS |
6.0.1 others |
6.0.1 others |
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| CPU |
Proprietary architecture |
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| 2 G(GSM/GPRS/Edge) | ||||||
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3G (UMTS/ HSDPA/HSUPA) |
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4G (LTE) |
+* (13/700, 17/700) |
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| AirPlay Mirroring | ||||||
| Connector | ||||||
| Siri |
* - only models with GSM (cellular) module
** - CDMA models only
- The display is a rectangle with rounded corners. The diagonal of this rectangle, excluding roundings, is 12.9 inches (for iPad Pro 12.9 inches) and 11 inches (for iPad Pro 11 inches).
- The amount of available space is less than stated and depends on various factors. The standard configuration (including iOS 12 and pre-installed apps) takes approximately 10 to 12 GB depending on the device model and settings. Pre-installed applications take up about 4 GB; they can be deleted and downloaded again. The amount of available space may vary depending on the device and software version.
- Size and weight vary depending on device configuration and manufacturing process.
- Battery life varies depending on device settings and usage. More details on the page.
- To use FaceTime, all users must have a FaceTime-enabled device and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability of FaceTime over cellular networks varies by carrier; Data charges may apply.
- Data plan required. Gigabit Class LTE, 4G LTE Advanced, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi calling are not available in all regions or with all carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and may vary depending on local conditions. Detailed information O LTE support Available from your carrier or from .
- Tariff plan cellular communication sold separately. The model you purchase is configured to work with a specific technology cellular networks. For information about your device support and availability tariff plan cellular service, please contact your service provider.
- Not all telecom operators support cards Apple SIM and eSIM. Check with your carrier for details. Not available in mainland China. eSIM is supported on the 11-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad (7th generation), and iPad mini (5th generation). Apple SIM technology is supported on iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad (5th and 6th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 4.
But he didn’t give him even a minute of his time. Nevertheless, there is interest in this device. The iPad mini line is popular because size matters. Buyers want to know how the iPad mini 4 differs from the iPad mini 3. That's what we'll talk about. Colleagues from iDB studied in detail all the available information in order to tell as much as possible about the new product.
Size and weight
iPad mini 3 was practically no different from its predecessor; it only added a fingerprint scanner. The tablet is also available in a new color. There are significantly more changes in iPad mini 4, and we'll start with the visual ones. iPad mini 4 is more than 30 grams lighter than its predecessor and 1.4 mm thinner.
iPad mini 3 parameters:
- Height: 200 mm
- Width: 134.7 mm
- Thickness: 7.5 mm
- Weight (Wi-Fi): 331 g
- Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular): 341 g
iPad mini 4 parameters:
- Height: 203.2 mm
- Width: 134.8 mm
- Thickness: 6.1 mm
- Weight (Wi-Fi): 298.8 g
- Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular): 304 g
New display
iPad display mini 4 is different from those used in all previous generations. In previous models, displays consisted of three separate components. In the iPad mini 4, they are combined into one, and this makes the screen more contrasty and clear. The image will be more realistic and closer to your eyes, without being separated by additional layers of the display. The special coating will also help get rid of glare; it should be reduced by 56% compared to the previous one. iPad generation mini.
Performance
Phil Schiller said the new iPad mini 4 takes the capabilities of the iPad Air 2 and squeezes them into its small body. Alas, this is not entirely true, and in terms of performance it is still slightly worse. The iPad Air 2 is powered by an improved A8X chip, while the iPad mini 4 has the A8 chip found in the iPhone 6. However, it should still be 60% faster in graphics processing than the first-generation iPad Air.
Working with wireless networks
The iPad mini 4 isn't just faster in terms of performance. It supports 802.11an Wi-Fi, which should be 3 times faster than 802.11ac supported by the previous generation. Theoretical throughput is 866 Mbit/s. Apart from this, the tablet supports the latest Bluetooth 4.2 and 20 LTE bands, offering speed increases of up to 50%. Bluetooth 4.2 offers 2.5 times faster speeds and improved energy efficiency.
Battery
The iPad mini 4 costs less capacious battery compared to the previous generation. A thin body requires sacrifice. Nevertheless, Apple, as always, promises the same 10 hours of continuous operation.
Camera
Front camera iPad mini 4 is the same 1.2 megapixels with the ability to record HD video. However, the new f/2.2 aperture allows it to capture 81% more light, allowing it to perform better in low light. Improvements have also been made to the burst mode.
The main camera of the device is now 8-megapixel. The iPad mini 3 used a 5-megapixel camera. The new hardware will improve the performance of facial recognition technology. Otherwise, the functions of the Camera application have not changed.
Multi-window support
With the arrival of iOS 9, this feature should be available for the iPad Air 2, and now for the iPad mini 4. Owners of this compact tablet will be able to appreciate both multi-window and picture-in-picture mode.
Volume RAM
On the one hand, the hardware of the iPad mini 4 is weaker than that on which the iPad Air 2 runs. Last generation The Air uses 2 gigabytes of RAM, and we're not sure if the iPad mini 4 has the same amount. On the other hand, the fact that the iPad mini 4 supports multi-windows may indicate that 2 gigabytes are still hidden in its compact body.
Accessories
If you're planning on buying an iPad mini 4 to replace an older member of the line, you might want to know that the cases from your older devices won't work for it. At least if you use original Apple cases.
iPad mini 4 displaced iPad mini 3 from display cases
No, the iPad mini 3 has not become cheaper, they simply stopped selling it. It has become cheaper, and the iPad mini 4 is sold at the same price as the first generation iPad Air. Despite the fact that this model received virtually no attention during the presentation. It has many more changes over its predecessor than the iPad mini 3 was able to offer last year.
Based on materials from iDownloadBlog
