When choosing an iPad, buyers often look at looks and overall functionality. There are several Air and Mini models. Features specific to one model may not be present in another. Thus, knowing the detailed technical characteristics will help you acquire exactly the model of the iPad that you would like to have.
The iPad is a tablet computer manufactured by Apple employees. It is powered by a lithium battery. The tablet is equipped with different amounts of RAM and space for storing user information.
Very often people, coming to the store for an iPad, begin to experience serious difficulties in choosing. It is not surprising: behind the different names of models of tablet computers from Apple, various technical characteristics are hidden, without knowing which you can make the wrong choice of device.
iPad Air
There are two versions of this tablet: Air and Air 2. In this case, the number “2” means improved functionality compared to the previous version of the device. Indeed, the second version of the device is equipped with a larger, compared to the first, storage space for user data. If you have a need to store a large amount of information, you should purchase a modification of the ipad called Air 2.
The displays of the two compared devices are not very different, but the device, in the name of which there is a two, has an anti-reflective coating.
If you are a fan of photography, then the air 2 iPad was made just for you: the manufacturer has equipped this model of the device with a camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels. And what kind of camera is installed on the ipad air, you ask? Only 5 megapixels. Despite the fact that the "apple" corporation is famous for its quality, the difference in the resolution of the matrices for a sophisticated photo master can be noticeable with the naked eye.
The Air 2 has another feature that will undoubtedly be appreciated by security paranoids - Touch ID.
What is the essence of this function? You don't need to remember your device passcode - you can unlock your ipad air 2 with your fingerprint. And, I must say that this is the most secure password that cannot be stolen or somehow forged.
Manufacturers strive to make modern devices as thin as possible and not lose functionality, comfort and ease of use. iPad Air 2 succeeds in this - the thickness of the device is only 6.1 mm, yielding to almost 1.5 mm of the tablet model, in the version of which there is no two. Nowadays, when device developers are chasing tenths of a millimeter, the gain of 1.5 mm is very significant.
The presence or absence of the number “2” in the name of the tablet computer may mean nothing to an inexperienced user. Comparison of these models is a guarantee that the user will understand the difference in the technical characteristics of the devices.
iPad mini
The model name of the device indicates its small size. Indeed, both the width and length of the mini have been reduced, but its thickness is the same as that of the Air.
When comparing the different versions of the mini with the air, one can see one very significant improvement. It's about the number of pixels per inch of screen space. This indicator affects the clarity of the image. The more pixels there are in one inch, the clearer and more contrasting picture the user will see.
This figure is 326 pixels per inch for the ipad mini 3 and 2. As for the “miniature” version of the iPad without a number, these figures differ significantly in it: only 163 pixels per inch for a simple mini-model of the iPad. This should be taken into account when buying, and understand that purchasing an ipad mini may result in a reduced picture clarity in comparison with your wishes.
Fans of everything tiny will be surprised to know that the mini 3 also has Touch ID functionality. Please note: This is the only mini iPad model that the manufacturer has endowed with such a safety improvement.
Otherwise, everything is the same among “miniature” devices: a front-facing camera with a matrix with a resolution of 1.2 megapixels. The same front camera is found on the iPad Air. All iPads also have facial recognition. The manufacturer also equipped them with a light sensor, which is located on the rear panel.
The power of the device is directly proportional to the figure contained in the name of its model. The higher the number, the more powerful the device is. The coolest processor in the ipad mini 3. If you buy a tablet computer for performance, then the third version of the “mini” should be your favorite.
General characteristics
Despite the fact that each ipad model is individual, there are certain general characteristics that are inherent in any model of Apple tablet computer.
The manufacturer has provided all its devices with a display with a diagonal of 9.7 inches. In addition, Apple has applied an oleophobic coating to the iPad monitors that is resistant to fingerprints. The display matrix is built on IPS technology and has LED backlighting.
In the area of multimedia, the devices boast a front-facing camera with a resolution of 1.2 megapixels; all iPads have such a camera. In addition, it is possible to shoot HD videos.
There is no need to talk about such a concept as autofocus, since nowadays it is very difficult to find a tablet computer or mobile phone with a camera that does not have this functionality. Nevertheless, it is pleasant to note that such an opportunity is also available in all the considered tablets. In addition, there is a lens consisting of 5 lenses, a hybrid infrared filter and the ability to take HDR photos. All this, as well as the ability to do panoramic shooting on most phones, raises the level of multimedia capabilities of the ipad air and mini tablets to an unattainable height.
The light sensor is present on all tablet computers and is located on the back panel.
As a result
Comparing the ipad air and mini with each other is very useful, since you can identify all the features that the manufacturer has endowed with some devices and ignored others. Thus, coming to the store, you already know exactly what you want to buy, and you are sure: your money will not be spent in vain, namely on the device that you would like to have.
