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Apple iPad mini (1st generation) vs Sony Tablet P

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AppleiPad mini (1st generation)SonyTablet P
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2012October 2011
Display
Screen size7.9″5.5″
Resolution1024 × 7681024 × 480
Sharpness162 pixels per inch206 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeLED-backlit IPS LCDTwo TFT colour LCD panels with TruBlack treatment
Pixel density163 ppi–
Display featuresOleophobic coatingTwo identical 5.5-inch 1024 × 480 screens; main screen size, resolution and pixel density describe one panel, not a combined diagonal; compatible software can span both panels or put controls on the lower screen
Performance
ChipA5NVIDIA Tegra 2
Memory512 MB1 GB
Storage16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB4 GB
CPUDual-core A5; 512 MB RAM confirmed by iFixitTegra 2 mobile processor at 1 GHz
Cameras
Rear camera5 MP5.11 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera1.2 MP0.3 MP
Rear cameraiSight; f/2.4 five-element lens; autofocus; face detection; backside illumination; hybrid IR filter–
Front cameraFaceTime HD; face detection; backside illumination–
Video recordingRear 1080p with video stabilisation; front 720p–
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 6.1 hours
Battery (mAh)–3,080 mAh
Battery capacity16.3 Wh–
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusNot supportedNot supported
Keyboard made for itNoYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours Wi-Fi browsing, video or music; nine hours cellular browsingRemovable SGPBP01 battery; maker claims approximately 6.1 hours Wi-Fi browsing, 4.6 hours 3G browsing or 6.5 hours video for the 3G model; later Wi-Fi model claims 6.6 hours browsing or 7 hours video; charge approximately 7.5 hours
ChargingUSB Power Adapter included; USB computer charging supported–
USB-CLightning; 3.5 mm headphone jack; Apple lists adapter mirroring up to 720p and video playback up to 1080pUSB 2.0 Micro-B connector; separate power connector; microSD and microSDHC slot without SDXC support
Wi-FiDual-band 802.11a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Mobile networkLTE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA and GSM/EDGE; A1455 also supports CDMA EV-DO; nano-SIM; cellular model weighs 312 gOriginal 3G plus Wi-Fi model SGPT211JP/S; later Wi-Fi-only SGPT213JP/H weighs approximately 356 g rather than the listed 372 g 3G body; both have 4 GB internal storage
Stylus supportNo Apple Pencil support–
KeyboardsNo Smart ConnectorOptional Sony SGPWKB1 Bluetooth keyboard
Design
Weight308 g372 g
Thickness7.2 mm26 mm
Height × width200 × 134.7 mm79 × 180 mm
Operating systemiOSAndroid
SpeakersStereo speakers confirmed by Notebookcheck; Apple lists a built-in speaker without specifying channelsBuilt-in mono speaker
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphoneBuilt-in mono microphone; headphone socket doubles as a mono microphone input
SensorsGyroscope; accelerometer; ambient light; compass; assisted GPS and GLONASS on cellular modelAccelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass, ambient light sensor and GPS; no infrared remote control
MaterialsAluminium enclosureFolding body with replaceable exterior panels; main dimensions are folded, 180 × 79 × 26 mm; opened body is 180 × 158 × 14 mm, excluding projections
ColoursBlack and Slate; White and Silver–
Software at launchiOS 6Android 3.2; Sony subsequently offered Android 4.0
In the boxiPad mini; Lightning to USB Cable; USB Power AdapterMains adaptor, removable battery and 2 GB microSD card with the original 3G model; later Wi-Fi model includes a 16 GB microSDHC card

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