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Battle of the Mini Tablets: Nokia N1 vs. iPad Mini 3

We’ve already put the Nokia N1 against HTC’s Nexus 9.  This time, the Finnish giant’s new tablet goes head-to-head against the Apple iPad Mini 3, a tablet of the same size. Which one takes the cake? Find out more after the break.

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Nokia N1iPad Mini 3
7.9-inch 2048 x 1536 IPS display7.9-inch 1536 x 2048 Retina Display
2.3GHz Intel 64-bit Atom Z3580 Processor1.3GHz Apple A7 dual-core CPU with M7 motion co-processor, 64-bit
2GB RAM1GB RAM
8 megapixel AF rear camera5 megapixel rear camera
5 megapixel front-facing camera1.2 megapixel front-facing camera
Android 5.0 Lollipop with Z LauncheriOS 8.1
5300 mAh battery6470 mAh battery
200.7 x 138.6 x 6.9mm200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm
32GB - $25016GB - $399
64GB - $499
128GB - $599
no LTE version16GB - $529
64GB - $629
128GB - $729
• Reversible micro-USB 2.0 Type C
• Fully laminated zero air-gap display
• Sandblasted one-piece aluminum body
• Touch ID

Despite having  the same screen size and resolution which amounts to the same number of ppi, the N1 beats the Mini 3 in a lot of aspects: A better processor, bigger amount of RAM, larger front and rear camera megapixel counts, a better connector standard in the form of reversible USB-C, and a lighter price tag. Apple’s mini tablet, however, outperforms the N1’s battery, has a limited NFC function in the form of Apple Pay, security with TouchID, and offers cellular tablet options.

As for the OS, we can’t compare apples with oranges. Android 5.0 Lollipop is on its way to gaining a better foothold with interface overhauls thanks to Google’s Material Design guidelines, and the iOS 8 has been very user-friendly; its collection of apps and games optimized for tablets are outstanding.

It is also worth noting that FoxConn, the same OEM Apple taps to create and assemble its iDevices, made the new Nokia device; hence the similarities seen in its hardware design — camera, button, and USB port placements, rounded edges, and speaker grills at the bottom. It may come as a surprise to some, but one should not worry. Everyone can expect the same Nokia feel and quality we always love, as the Finnish giant contributes and imposes strict quality control on the design and construction of its new and forthcoming devices to companies it licenses its brand name to.

Which one’s a better mini tablet for you? Drop it down the comments section below.

 

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8 Responses

  1. Avatar for zcrowd zcrowd says:

    i am glad nokia is still there a trusted brand and a not too expensive tablet with a powerful performance, with andoy 5 for sure nokia devices like n1 will be more battery efficient. we dont need a very expensive gadget to get the perfoRmance or killer specs that we want our device equipped. puro-porma is entirely different from pure-performance hehe peace..

  2. Avatar for Jarmvie Jarmvie says:

    N1 slimmer profile bend test naman baka sumkit daliri niyo haha., specs wise, tsaka Nokia yan eh :)

  3. Avatar for DZ DZ says:

    Sa mga eskudyante, maganda ang android tablet, easy access at madaling imanage ang files, pwede mo pa isaksak sa kahit anong pc para magtransfer or mag copy ng files hindi mo na kailangan ng specific software para maedit ito. madali din mag download at iorganize ito less steps sa ios. hindi pa masyado takaw tingin kasi android pwede ko magreview kahit sa train, itago mo nga lang ng maayos bago ka bumaba. ok na din magbasa dito sa n1 mataas na resolution

  4. Avatar for Josh Josh says:

    We Filipinos still love Nokia though.

  5. Avatar for michelle michelle says:

    Nokia N1 of course, in a third world country like Philippines, budgeted tablet pa rin ang tatangkilikin ng mga tao, saka maganda and specs ng N1, I’m gonna buy this N1 next year :)

    • Avatar for nshhsuj nshhsuj says:

      hindi lang third world ang nagba-budget, lahat ng tao sa mundo. Ang third world nga ang mahilig sa mahal- pang porma kasi ng mga engot.

  6. Avatar for archie archie says:

    N1 kung android gamer ka. iPad kung bimbo always in starbucks ka.

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