iPad mini (2021) VS Ulefone Armor Pad: Features, Differences and Price

Eight-inch tablets are in danger of extinction. Many phones are close to seven inches, so brands are opting for larger models, usually over 10 inches. This means that there are very few proposals on the market that are really worth it.

The 6th generation iPad mini is one of them, and maybe the best option out there because of its set of features: powerful chip, quality screen, good cameras, long battery life and compatibility with the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, so it can be used as a small laptop.

There is no tablet of its comparable size in terms of features, as it is top of the line, but Yes, there are cheaper alternatives. of a similar size, like the Ulefone Armor Pad, but is there such a big difference in daily use? We are going to compare them to know their characteristics, their differences and their prices.

Features iPad mini (2021) and Ulefone Armor Pad

• Filter: The iPad mini incorporates an 8.3-inch “Liquid Retina” IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1488 x 2266 pixels in a 3:2 aspect ratio that supports Wide Gamut (P3) and True Tone technology. The Ulefone Armor Pad has a more modest 8-inch IPS LCD display, but with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels in a 16:10 aspect ratio.
• Processor: Ulefone’s tablet incorporates an eight-core MediaTek chip, the Helio G25. The iPad mini bets on the A15 Bionic, which has also been used in Apple smartphones.
• RAM and storage: Both tablets have 4 GB of RAM, although the iPad has 64 or 256 GB of storage, and the Ulefone Armor Pad 64 GB which can be expanded by microSD.
• cameras: The two cameras of the iPad mini are 12 MP, the front being ultra wide angle with the Center Framing function. The Ulefones are 13 MP (rear) and 5 MP (front).
• Battery: The battery life of the iPad mini (2021) is up to 10 hours when consuming multimedia content. The Ulefone has 7,650 mAh and promises up to 12 hours of web browsing.
• Operating system: iPadOS 16 on the Apple tablet and Android 12 on Ulefone.
• connectivity: Ulefone Armor Pad can connect to WiFi 5 networks and has Bluetooth 5.2, as well as GPS, USB-C (2.0) and a magnetic connector for accessories. The 6th generation iPad mini can connect to WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 networks and has a high-speed USB-C (3.1) port.
• Others: The iPad mini has a Touch ID sensor and supports the 2nd generation Apple Pencil. Ulefone’s tablet also has a fingerprint sensor on the side, FM radio and MIL-STD-810H certification.
• Price: the price of the Ulefone Armor Pad is 199.99 dollars, and that of the latest generation iPad mini starts at 649 dollars.

iPad mini (2021) VS Ulefone Armor Pad, which tablet to buy?

Eight-inch tablets aren’t plentiful, especially high-end tablets. The iPad mini (2021) is one of a kind, as the alternatives have more modest specifications that bring them into the entry level. And this can also be seen in the price, since there is a difference of 400 dollars.

8-inch screen, yes, but of different quality

Apple tablets, among others, offer high-quality screens, and the 6th generation iPad mini is no exception. It has a resolution of 1488 x 2266 pixels, reaching 327 pixels per inch. In addition, it is compatible with True Tone technology and has a wide color gamut (P3), so it looks very, very good.

The Ulefone Armor Pad has a screen of almost the same size, but much more modest. This is noticeable both in the level of detail and in the color reproduction, since its resolution of 800 x 1,280 pixels is equivalent to 189 pixels per inch, therefore it doesn’t have much definition. The fact that it is a small tablet works in its favor in this regard.

The A15 Bionic chip and its overwhelming power

The Pad Ulefone Amor integrates the MediaTek Helio G25 chip, a processor with 12 nm lithography and eight Cortes A53 cores that belongs to the entry range. Plus, it was first used in the 2020 Teams of the Year, so there are better options today. However, with the 4GB of RAM, it should provide adequate performance in undemanding tasks, so it’s not a tablet designed for gaming.

The Ulefone tablet has little to do with the processor of the iPad mini (2021). He A15 bionic Apple is a beast by any measure, which without being the newest of Californians, the company continues to use it on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. And it is that it is a chip that can with everything that is in the App Store (which is compatible, of course). It is a 5nm six-core lithography chip that delivers amazing performance.

Are cameras on tablets important?

Tablets aren’t devices designed for taking photos, and luckily it seems the days are over when many carried their iPads around to capture special moments thinking the pictures would look better than on their phones. However, a minimum of quality in the cameras is importantand even necessary in some cases.

The iPad mini (2021) has 12 MP cameras, and the front is ultra wide-angle with the frame centered, so video calls look great. The Ulefone’s rear camera is 13MP, but let’s not fall into the classic trap that more megapixels is better, because in this case it’s not. Its quality is very good. Not to mention the front, which is 5 MP, and we can’t expect wonders from it. Justita for video calls and nothing else.

Autonomy for the whole day

Apple promises with its sixth generation iPad mini approximately 10 hours of battery per charge consuming media content, which is quite good and is in the middle of what can be expected in this type of device. It recharges in USB-C, which is appreciated for keeping only one type of charger and not having to juggle cables.

The Ulefone Armor Pad is a tablet with a 7650 mAh battery and capable of offering, according to the brand, up to 12 hours of web browsing, which is good too. And just like the iPad mini, it charges via USB-C.

Professional type accessories and other uses

It may seem that the Ulefone Armor Pad has no charm at first glance, but it has some features that make it unique. In addition to its design, designed to be durable, it has a magnetic connector, uSmart extensionto which interesting accessories such as an endoscope (uSmart E1), a dual camera endoscope (uSmart E02) and a 1000x magnification microscope (uSmart C01) can be attached to obtain quality diagnostic images.

The Ulefone tablet is intended for use in work environments in which there is a risk of accident or which require gloves, hence the resistant design and the mode with additional sensitivity so that it can be used even with them. In addition, it is NFC compatible to be able to make mobile payments by Google Pay or store identity cards or transport tickets.

In addition to WiFi, it has LTE/4G connectivity via SIM and satellite navigation systems such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou, which allows you to use the tablet as a navigator and without depending on a nearby Wi-Fi network (requires contracting additional data rate).

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