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Specs Comparison: Apple iPad Mini 4 vs iPad Mini 3

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As an update to the portable iPad Mini 3, Apple just made official its iPad Mini 4 that carries a beefed up processor, double the RAM, and a thinner form factor than its predecessor. Check out the full specs comparison of these two tablets after the break.

ipadmini4-vs-ipadmini3

ModeliPad Mini 4iPad Mini 3
Display7.9-inch 1536 x 2048 IPS Retina Display7.9-inch 1536 x 2048 IPS Retina Display
ProcessorApple A8 CPU with M8 motion co-processor, 64-bitApple A7 CPU with M7 motion co-processor, 64-bit
RAM2GB RAM1GB RAM
Internal Storage16, 64,128GB16, 64,128GB
Rear Camera8 megapixel iSight rear camera with f/2.4 aperture5 megapixel rear camera
Front Camera1.2 megapixel front-facing camera1.2 megapixel front-facing camera
Data Connectivity3G, LTE3G, LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.0
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, Touch IDAccelerometer, gyroscope, Touch ID
Operating SystemiOS 9iOS 8.1
Battery10-hour battery life10-hour battery life
Thickness6.1mm thick7.5mm thick
Weight298-304 grams331-341 grams

Apple iPad Mini 4 improvements:

  • Better processor (A8 CPU with M8 motion co-processor)
  • Double the RAM (2GB)
  • Better rear camera (8MP)
  • Updated Bluetooth (v4.2)
  • Latest OS (iOS9)
  • Thinner profile (6.1mm)
  • Lighter chassis (298-304 grams)

Specs that remained the same:

  • Display size (7.9 inches)
  • Screen resolution (1536 x 2048)
  • Internal storage (16, 64, 128GB)
  • Front Camera (1.2MP)
  • Data connectivity (3G, LTE)
  • Sensors
  • Claimed battery life (10 hours)

In terms of details concerning the tablet’s display, we don’t see much of an upgrade. Rather, Apple made some significant improvements in the processing department. The new iPad Mini 4 now has double the original RAM, has a better CPU, and runs on the latest iOS 9 — all these upgrades while having a thinner profile and lighter form factor.

As for the pricing, the iPad Mini 4 will start at $399.

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Specs Comparison: Apple iPad Mini 4 vs iPad Mini 3

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

As an update to the portable iPad Mini 3, Apple just made official its iPad Mini 4 that carries a beefed up processor, double the RAM, and a thinner form factor than its predecessor. Check out the full specs comparison of these two tablets after the break.

ipadmini4-vs-ipadmini3

ModeliPad Mini 4iPad Mini 3
Display7.9-inch 1536 x 2048 IPS Retina Display7.9-inch 1536 x 2048 IPS Retina Display
ProcessorApple A8 CPU with M8 motion co-processor, 64-bitApple A7 CPU with M7 motion co-processor, 64-bit
RAM2GB RAM1GB RAM
Internal Storage16, 64,128GB16, 64,128GB
Rear Camera8 megapixel iSight rear camera with f/2.4 aperture5 megapixel rear camera
Front Camera1.2 megapixel front-facing camera1.2 megapixel front-facing camera
Data Connectivity3G, LTE3G, LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.0
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, Touch IDAccelerometer, gyroscope, Touch ID
Operating SystemiOS 9iOS 8.1
Battery10-hour battery life10-hour battery life
Thickness6.1mm thick7.5mm thick
Weight298-304 grams331-341 grams

Apple iPad Mini 4 improvements:

  • Better processor (A8 CPU with M8 motion co-processor)
  • Double the RAM (2GB)
  • Better rear camera (8MP)
  • Updated Bluetooth (v4.2)
  • Latest OS (iOS9)
  • Thinner profile (6.1mm)
  • Lighter chassis (298-304 grams)

Specs that remained the same:

  • Display size (7.9 inches)
  • Screen resolution (1536 x 2048)
  • Internal storage (16, 64, 128GB)
  • Front Camera (1.2MP)
  • Data connectivity (3G, LTE)
  • Sensors
  • Claimed battery life (10 hours)

In terms of details concerning the tablet’s display, we don’t see much of an upgrade. Rather, Apple made some significant improvements in the processing department. The new iPad Mini 4 now has double the original RAM, has a better CPU, and runs on the latest iOS 9 — all these upgrades while having a thinner profile and lighter form factor.

As for the pricing, the iPad Mini 4 will start at $399.

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Specs Comparison: Apple iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6S

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With the official announcement of Apple‘s new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus underway, it’s once again time to pit these two devices side by side and check out what’s been improved on paper. Here is the specs comparison of the iPhone 6S vs the older iPhone 6.

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ModeliPhone 6iPhone 6S
Display4.7-inch, 1334 x 750, 326ppi4.7-inch, 1334 x 750, 326ppi with Ion-X reinforcement
ProcessorApple A8 w/ M8 co-processorApple A9 64-bit w/ M9 co-processor
RAM1GB2GB
Storage16, 64 and 128GB16, 64, and 128GB
Cellular DataLTELTE + more bands
Wi-FiYesYes, and is now twice as fast
Rear Camera8MP iSight rear camera w/ True Tone Flash12MP iSight rear camera with 'Deep Trench Isolation' for better autofocus
Front CameraFacetime HD camera w/ f/2.2 lens Facetime 5MP camera with Retina Flash
Video Recording (rear)1080p @ 60fps, Slow-Motion capture up to 240fps4K video with 'live photos'
Additional featuresTouch IDNew aluminum body with custom alloy, 3D Touch, improved Touch ID, and new Rose Gold color
OSiOS 8iOS9
Dimensions138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm138.1 x 67 x 7.1 mm

iPhone 6S improvements:

  • Better display reinforcement (Ion-X)
  • Faster processor (64-bit A9 chip)
  • Bigger RAM (2GB)
  • Better front and rear camera (5MP/12MP sensor)
  • Better autofocus (Deep Trench Isolation)
  • Front Retina Flash
  • More LTE bands
  • Twice as fast Wi-Fi
  • 4K video with Live Photo
  • More durable chassis (Apple’s custom alloy)
  • 3D Touch
  • Improved Touch ID
  • Latest software (iOS9)
  • New Rose Gold color

Remained the same:

  • Display size (4.7-inch)
  • Screen resolution/ppi (1334 x 750, 326ppi)
  • Storage (16, 64, 128GB)

As we’ve mentioned previously, the iPhone 6S has seen the most improvements in the history of Apple’s ‘S’ models, but one thing that didn’t improve with this latest iteration is that it is now a bit thicker than the older iPhone 6. The model now is 7.1mm in depth versus the previous 6.9mm.

Here are the full price tags of the iPhone 6S – $649 for the 16GB, $749 for the 64GB, and $849 for the 128GB.

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Specs Comparison: Apple iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6S

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

With the official announcement of Apple‘s new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus underway, it’s once again time to pit these two devices side by side and check out what’s been improved on paper. Here is the specs comparison of the iPhone 6S vs the older iPhone 6.

iphone6-vs-iphone6s

ModeliPhone 6iPhone 6S
Display4.7-inch, 1334 x 750, 326ppi4.7-inch, 1334 x 750, 326ppi with Ion-X reinforcement
ProcessorApple A8 w/ M8 co-processorApple A9 64-bit w/ M9 co-processor
RAM1GB2GB
Storage16, 64 and 128GB16, 64, and 128GB
Cellular DataLTELTE + more bands
Wi-FiYesYes, and is now twice as fast
Rear Camera8MP iSight rear camera w/ True Tone Flash12MP iSight rear camera with 'Deep Trench Isolation' for better autofocus
Front CameraFacetime HD camera w/ f/2.2 lens Facetime 5MP camera with Retina Flash
Video Recording (rear)1080p @ 60fps, Slow-Motion capture up to 240fps4K video with 'live photos'
Additional featuresTouch IDNew aluminum body with custom alloy, 3D Touch, improved Touch ID, and new Rose Gold color
OSiOS 8iOS9
Dimensions138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm138.1 x 67 x 7.1 mm

iPhone 6S improvements:

  • Better display reinforcement (Ion-X)
  • Faster processor (64-bit A9 chip)
  • Bigger RAM (2GB)
  • Better front and rear camera (5MP/12MP sensor)
  • Better autofocus (Deep Trench Isolation)
  • Front Retina Flash
  • More LTE bands
  • Twice as fast Wi-Fi
  • 4K video with Live Photo
  • More durable chassis (Apple’s custom alloy)
  • 3D Touch
  • Improved Touch ID
  • Latest software (iOS9)
  • New Rose Gold color

Remained the same:

  • Display size (4.7-inch)
  • Screen resolution/ppi (1334 x 750, 326ppi)
  • Storage (16, 64, 128GB)

As we’ve mentioned previously, the iPhone 6S has seen the most improvements in the history of Apple’s ‘S’ models, but one thing that didn’t improve with this latest iteration is that it is now a bit thicker than the older iPhone 6. The model now is 7.1mm in depth versus the previous 6.9mm.

Here are the full price tags of the iPhone 6S – $649 for the 16GB, $749 for the 64GB, and $849 for the 128GB.

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Specs Comparison: Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy Note 4

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With the launch of Samsung‘s new phablet, there have been a number of improvements in terms of specs but there will be some trade-offs as well if you plan on switching from Galaxy Note 4 to Galaxy Note 5. Here is a side-by-side comparison of both devices to see what you’d be giving up if you were to make the jump.

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note5-note4-specs-list

Summary

Galaxy Note 5 advantages:

  • Better screen protection
  • Slightly higher pixel density
  • Better processor
  • Bigger RAM
  • 64GB storage variant
  • Dual-SIM
  • Qi Wireless charging
  • Dual-tone LED flashes
  • Higher front cam resolution
  • Updated OS
  • Thinner
  • Lighter

Galaxy Note 5 disadvantages:

  • Storage not expandable
  • Smaller battery
  • Non-removable battery

The advantages, by numbers, totally outweigh the disadvantages. Although these three cons are something that matters a lot to some users. As for its smaller battery, we’ll just have to wait and see if the new processor would be more efficient in energy consumption.

If we were to ask you, would these three disadvantages be a deal breaker for you?

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