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 N1	iPad Mini 3
7.9-inch 2048 x 1536 IPS display	7.9-inch 1536 x 2048 Retina Display
2.3GHz Intel 64-bit Atom Z3580 Processor	1.3GHz Apple A7 dual-core CPU with M7 motion co-processor, 64-bit
2GB RAM	1GB RAM
8 megapixel AF rear camera	5 megapixel rear camera
5 megapixel front-facing camera	1.2 megapixel front-facing camera
Android 5.0 Lollipop with Z Launcher	iOS 8.1
5300 mAh battery	6470 mAh battery
200.7 x 138.6 x 6.9mm	200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm
32GB - $250	16GB - $399 64GB - $499 128GB - $599
no LTE version	16GB - $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.

8 Comments

zcrowd says:

10 years ago

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..
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Jarmvie says:

10 years ago

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

10 years ago

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
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igniculus says:

10 years ago

up vote! :)

Josh says:

10 years ago

We Filipinos still love Nokia though.
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michelle says:

10 years ago

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 :)
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nshhsuj says:

10 years ago

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.