Surprisingly enough, the nexus 7 actually appears to edge out the ipad mini in terms of processor performance. The nexus 7 is getting close to generous stocking filler, but the little apple tab over. Obviously, this is a bit unfair because the ipad mini hasnt. Jul 26, 20 ipad mini vs new nexus 7 apps and games if the nexus 7 wins out on software fiddleability, the ipad mini wins back some if not all of its points on apps and games. Our best phone hacks delivered daily to your inbox. Nov 02, 2012 software the ipad mini has a dual core a5 processor running at 1 ghz. Performance the mini is fast and fluid, i have yet to encounter a slow down.
Which device to buy depends on what type of person you are as much as which one has the best specifications and price. Oct 23, 2019 android tablets will appeal to those who want to consume entertainment because the initial price tag can be significantly cheaper. Both tablets come with the latest versions of each companys mobile software as the ipad mini runs ios 7 out of the box and the nexus 7 runs android 4. The new ipad mini doesnt really have power specs like the nexus 7 but it managed to excel in some key aspects of the tablet arena. We check out need for speed most wanted, grand theft auto iii, dead trigger, shadow gun and real racing 2 so you can see exactly how each tablet handles the graphics of these hd games. The softtouch plastic finish on the back of the nexus 7 is nice. Now, lets get to battery life and in cnet s video playback drain test, the new nexus 7 gave us an impressive 1112 hours of video playback, but the ipad mini retina boasts an industry best 14. Outside of the immediate cost difference could someone tell me the advantages or disadvantages of the nexus 7 versus an ipad mini.
I cant really notice the higher res difference either between the two. The nexus 9, ipad mini 3, and air 2 all come in both wifi and lte options, with the latter feature adding to. Both tablets sport identical cameras when it comes to megapixels, both packing 5mp. The kindle fire hd processor is a texas technique running on dual core model at 1. Its not quite the a6x nestled inside the new ipad 4th generation, but the ipad mini gets the same a5 processor packed in the ipad 2 and iphone 4s. So, while the ipad mini is much better built, uses aluminum instead of plastic, includes extras like lte and a 5mp rearfacing camera, etc. Apple did something fairly unexpected with the ipad mini it closed the performance gap with the bigger ipad air. Mar 27, 20 ipad mini vs nexus 7 vs nexus 10 vs surface rt. It provides advantages for gaming and hd video streaming.
On ipad mini chances are high that you will see pixelated webpages, pictures etc. Eric bleeker and andrew tonner look at the ipad mini and how it compares with the nexus 7. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the tablet ranking. Nexus 10 vs ipad vs nexus 7 vs ipad mini comparison. How to replicate the ios home screen on your nexus 7 and fool your friends how to. The nexus 7 had some browser lag and scrolling lag on the home screen, but overall it ran great as well. Its not quite the a6x nestled inside the new ipad 4th generation, but the ipad mini gets the same a5 processor packed. The ipad mini uses the same a5 dualcore processor that powers the the ipad 2, so. It has less capacity and a much higherresolution display than the ipad mini, so it might have its work cut out to match the apple. Spec showdown by aj dellinger july 24, 20 the nexus 7 was already a great choice for an affordable tablet. However, when holding them both the difference is nearly imperceptible.
Software the ipad mini has a dual core a5 processor running at 1 ghz. Choosing a new tablet is much more complicated if you have multiple needs but which will suit me best. In an attempt to create a few unbiased comparisons, were now going to examine the performance between the ipad mini and nexus 7. The nexus 7 is more powerful then the first gen ipad mini too. The nexus 9, ipad mini 3, and air 2 all come in both wifi and lte options, with the latter feature adding to the price tags quite significantly. It is true that nexus 7 is a value for money product. Nov 02, 2012 the nexus 7 screen is still a good screen but the quality and colors are a bit lacking. The screen is much crisper due to higher dpi, thus you will not see pixels. Choosing a new tablet is much more complicated if you have multiple needs. With apple trying to say their ipad mini is a better option by comparing nothing more than a webpage and its size seems a bit close minded so we have decided to go through everything and see how they rally compare.
I have a 2012 nexus 7 and it games like a boss so well, i am selling my psvita. And are the ipad mini 3s advanced features worth its premium price tag. In the ipad minis defence, pick it up and you still feel like you are getting a. Google just unveiled its secondgeneration nexus 7 minitablet and weve taken a look at how its specs compare to those of the apple. Jan 09, 20 ipad mini vs nexus 7 gaming performance hd chris nacca. Jul 25, 20 battery life will be worth keeping an eye on with the nexus 7. Its not sufficiently threatened by the nexus 7 or the.
With apple trying to say their ipad mini is a better option by comparing nothing more than a webpage and its size seems a bit close minded so we have decided to go. It has less capacity and a much higherresolution display than the ipad mini, so it. Its in the top 3 bestselling tablets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as leapfrog epic or samsung galaxy tab a 8. The ipad mini with retina display also has a larger 7.
Apple followed 24 hours later with its updated ipad range, the ipad air 2 and ipad mini 3. Feb 01, 2014 the nexus 7 is more powerful then the first gen ipad mini too. Jul 29, 20 in an attempt to create a few unbiased comparisons, were now going to examine the performance between the ipad mini and nexus 7. At the same time, ipad mini comes with compelling features justifying its price and its. If youre not bothered by a little loss in sharpness, you basically have to decide whether you want that extra inch of screen between the ipad mini 3 and nexus 9. And when my tablet runs out of puff i can then root it and install a custom rom to boost its performance if i want, you have to sell your ipad and buy a new one to increase its performance. When trying to download apps shes receiving this message. In the ipad minis defence, pick it up and you still feel like you are getting a lot for your outlay. The nexus 7 holds a tegra 3 processor, a quad core rated at 1.
Google nexus 9 is a very popular option in the middle of the tablets price range. In terms of gaming graphics, the nexus 7 could have a big edge, thanks to being opengl es 3. The nexus 7 houses a tegra 3 quadcore processor, while the ipad mini is rocking the a5 dualcore that was seen in the ipad 2 back in 2011. Read on to find out which small tablet is better for your business and budget. Oct 16, 2014 if youre not bothered by a little loss in sharpness, you basically have to decide whether you want that extra inch of screen between the ipad mini 3 and nexus 9. The nexus 7 packs 2048 mb ram which also helps the device in the speed department. The nexus 7 screen is still a good screen but the quality and colors are a bit lacking. In fact, the ipad pro exceeds the performance of many laptops. We pit the ipad mini against the nexus 7 in a head to head gaming performance test.