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Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs Sony CLIÉ PEG-NR70

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AppleiPad mini (A17 Pro)SonyCLIÉ PEG-NR70
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2024March 2002
Display
Screen size8.3″3.8″
Resolution2266 × 1488480 × 320
Sharpness327 pixels per inch152 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz–
Brightness500 nits–
Display typeLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCDBacklit TFT colour LCD displaying 65,536 colours
Pixel density326 ppi–
Display featuresWide colour (P3); True Tone; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; no ProMotionScreen rotates 180 degrees and folds over the keyboard for handheld use
Performance
ChipA17 ProMotorola Dragonball Super VZ
Memory8 GB16 MB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB15 MB
CPU6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency coresDragonball Super VZ processor at 66 MHz
GPU5-core GPU–
AI engine16-core Neural Engine–
Cameras
Rear camera12 MPNone
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP–
Rear camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, True Tone flash, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 4–
Front camera12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.4–
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)–
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hours–
Battery capacity19.3 Wh–
Mobile data optionYesNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itNoYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile dataBuilt-in lithium-ion polymer battery; maker claims approximately 10 days of PIM use for 30 minutes per day with backlight off, or 7 hours music with display off and 2 hours with display on; user data is erased if left fully discharged
ChargingVia USB-C power adapter (not included) or computer–
USB-CUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s); one external display up to 4K at 60HzUSB cradle for computer syncing; infrared port and Memory Stick slot with MagicGate support; 16 MB DRAM is shared RAM and app/data storage with 15 MB user accessible, while separate 10 MB flash holds system software
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMONo built-in Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Optional PEGA-MSB1 Bluetooth module occupies the Memory Stick slot
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; eSIM only–
Stylus supportApple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil hoverIncluded stylus and Graffiti handwriting input
Keyboards–Built-in physical keyboard; software keyboard also available
Design
Weight293 g200 g
Thickness6.3 mm16.7 mm
Height × width195.4 × 134.8 mm136.6 × 72.3 mm
Operating systemiPadOSPalm OS
BiometricsTouch ID in the top button–
SpeakersLandscape stereo speakersBuilt-in mono speaker and stereo headphone output
MicrophonesDual microphones–
SensorsThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensorJog Dial, back button and infrared AV remote transmitter
Materials100% recycled aluminium enclosure; more than 25% recycled content overallMagnesium body; main dimensions describe the folded body; listed weight includes the stylus
ColoursBlue, Purple, Starlight, Space Grey–
Software at launchiPadOS 18Palm OS 4.1; Japanese model includes ATOK and CLIE Palm Desktop syncing software
In the boxiPad mini, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)USB cradle, stylus, mains adaptor, installation CD, stereo headphones and remote control

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