There is no doubt that the two great references in the sector of compact tablets have been for many months the Nexus 7 and iPad mini, and now that we have known the second generation tablet Google y Asus We have no doubt either that it will continue to stay ahead of the competition for quite some time, but how will the smallest of the Cupertino tablets hold up in front of it?
Regardless of how promising the various characteristics expected to have the next generation of the iPad mini, it seems quite likely that it will not see the light for a few months, and it is quite possible that it will in fact not do so until 2014, so the current compact tablet model of Apple will continue to be the only alternative for those from Cupertino to the new Nexus 7 for some time. We already had the opportunity to show you one comparative detailed of the Technical specifications of both devices, but now we can also offer you a brief video comparison that will allow you to assess and improve the differences between the two in matters that are better appreciated through images.
Design and dimensions
With the first Nexus 7 the difference in screen size (7.9 inches for iPad mini y 7 inches for tablet Google) was barely noticeable in the size of both tablets, something that could be considered a clear point in favor of the device from the apple company. At new nexus 7However, the frames have been reduced as much as in the iPad miniso it is now 2 cm narrower than its rival and has become a much easier tablet to grip with one hand or, as we see in the video, to store in our pants. The situation, therefore, has become quite equal: the tablet of Apple has a larger screen, but the Google it's a bit more manageable.
Narrower side frames isn't the only point where performance has improved. new nexus 7 which is also noticeably lighter than its predecessor and, above all, thinner: the thickness in the second generation has been reduced by almost 2 mm. Although the improvement has been sufficient for the weight of both approximately the same (in fact, the new nexus 7 is 18 grams lighter), as regards the thickness, the tablet Apple it is still the winner, with 1,5 mm less. The difference may seem insignificant, but it is quite palpable when we see them side by side in the video.
Screen and cameras
With regard to the picture quality, with this second generation the distance that already existed between the first Nexus 7 and the iPad mini has grown dramatically: if the pixel density of the Nexus 7 of 2012 (PPI 216) was already quite superior to that of the Apple (PPI 163), the new model overcome it with such a difference that it practically doubles it (PPI 323). In the video we can contrast the image quality of both tablets and there is no doubt that that of the Google it is far superior, and, interestingly, not only in terms of resolution, but also in terms of saturation, viewing angles, etc.
The differences, however, are not so clear in terms of the quality of the cameras. As you know, the new nexus 7 also has rear cameraand iPad mini, and also has the same megapixels as this (5MP). In the video we have the opportunity to see samples of the quality of the pictures of both and certainly no obvious superiority can be seen on the part of either tablet.
Performance and operating system
In the processor and RAM section there is no doubt that the superiority in technical specifications of the new nexus 7 about him iPad mini is almost as brutal as it is in resolution: a processor of quad core a 1,5 GHz in front of another of two cores a 1 GHz y 2 GB RAM vs. 512 MB RAM memory. The experience of everyday use, however, is not as different as the figures might suggest. As we can see in the video, the fluidity of iOS It ensures that the differences in power when opening applications, changing from one to another, etc., are not really too striking, although they are perceptible. A similar situation we find with more demanding operations, such as the execution of higher quality games: the iPad mini complies with correction, but the experience is better in the new nexus 7 (The quality of the screen also goes a long way towards enhancing the gaming experience, obviously).
As you can see, the video stops a lot on the thorny question of the virtues of each operating system, but it is most likely that on this subject most users have their preferences quite clear by now. There are at least two points that are mentioned that seem undeniable: Android offers a variety and breadth of options for customization that we will not find in iOSWhile Apple has in its favor an offer of optimized apps for tablets that Google Play it is still a long way from achieving (although it continues to make steady progress on it).
Which tablet to choose?
In the end, when choosing between a iPad mini and actually practically any tablet Android, the preference for one or the other operating system it is usually a determining factor that outweighs the others and, in fact, We recently commented to you that studies showed that, despite all its virtues, the Nexus 7 did not tempt the owners of iPad mini. In any case, for anyone who maintains a slightly more open mind about this controversy and seeks above all the best quality / price ratio, the specifications offered by the tablet Google for less than 100 euros less than that of Apple they should be decisive in tipping the balance. The video shows us, however, that, for those who do not give so much importance to the price and feel a predilection for the design of the apple company, the experience of using the iPad mini is actually not that far from the new Nexus 7, Nonetheless.
Of course, the whole situation will change when the second generation of the iPad mini, and perhaps many are willing to wait for it. As we have already commented, however, it seems that it may take quite a few months to arrive, although we will remain attentive to any news on the matter.