If the comparative between Xiaomi tablet and the Teclast X3 Plus was already somewhat extreme, the one that we bring you today may even be even more so, but the truth is that the price difference is not too great and it may be worth considering this alternative if we are determined to get some of the best Chinese tablets. What are the strengths of each one ?: Mi Pad 3 vs. Cube iWork 3X.
Designer
We always insist that few Chinese brands match Xiaomi in design and quality of finishes and that is something that the Mi Pad 3But iWork 3XIn any case, it also has a few virtues in this section, including also a metal casing and, which is especially useful in 2-in-1, an iPad-style back support that allows us to hold it on a table without a keyboard (which, for true, it seems that it will not be included) and with more stability.
Dimensions
The difference in screen size is even greater in this case than when we compared the Mi Pad 3 to Teclast X3 Plus, but whenever possible it is necessary to record the dimensions of each of the devices, in case we need to get a precise idea of ​​how much each one measures and weighs: those of the Mi Pad 3 are 20,04 x 13,26 x 0,7 cm, with 328 grams weight, while those of the iWork 3X are 29,96 x 18,06 x 1,2 cm, with 740 grams (A pretty commendable figure for a low-cost 2-in-2 of its size).
Screen
The screen is the great claim of the iWork 3X, which, when announced, boasted of having the same screen as the Surface Pro 4. This means, logically, not only that it is much larger than that of the Mi Pad 3, as we anticipated (7.9 inches against 12.3 inches), but also has a different aspect ratio (4: 3, optimized for reading, versus 3: 2, closer to 16:10, optimized for video playback) and a higher resolution (2048 x 1536 against 2736 x 1824).
Unlimited
Where we do find a situation identical to the one we had in the comparison with the Teclast tablet is in the performance section: as corresponds to a tablet with Windows 10, a much more demanding operating system, the iWork 3X comes with a processor Intel Apollo Lake and with 6 GB of RAM memory, while the Mi Pad 3 with a processor Mediatek a 2,1 GHz y 4 GB memory already has a note hardware for an Android tablet.
Storage capacity
The victory of the iWork 3X in the section of storage capacity it is forceful for the tablet of Cube, even though Windows 10 is going to take a lot more space than Android, because not only does it have twice the internal memory (64 GB against 128 GB), but also gives us the option of gaining space externally through a card micro-SD.
Cameras
In the cameras section the situation is completely reversed and it is the tablet of Xiaomi the one with a huge advantage now, with 13 SM in the main chamber and 5 SM on the front, while the iWork X3 has a single camera 2 SM. The importance of this victory, in any case, will depend entirely on the frequency with which we normally use our tablet to take photos or even video calls, which will not be very high in most cases.
Autonomy
One of the worst data we found in the iWork 3X is the capacity of the battery, because it is true that it is higher than that of the Mi Pad 3 (8500 mAh against 6600 mAh), but if we think about the difference in size, resolution and processor between the two, the advantage is actually ridiculous compared to the increase in consumption that is to be expected. Although nothing can be said conclusively without comparable real-use test data, I bet that the autonomy of the Mi Pad 3 is superior seems very low risk.
Mi Pad 3 vs Cube iWork 3X: final balance of the comparison and price
It must be taken into account that, despite the fact that it was announced a few months ago, the iWork 3X has not yet gone on sale, so we can not say anything with certainty about its price, beyond that it was announced so that the change would be about 270 Euros. As it passes through importers, it is to be expected that the figure will rise from 300 Euros, almost certainly (and it must be remembered that it does not include a keyboard), but it would still not be too far from the Mi Pad 3, which sells for around 250 Euros (with a lot of variation between distributors).
The point is that for a difference that can end up being less than 100 euros, we can get a 2 in 1 with Windows that will not only be a useful work tool (with the limitations of tablets with Apollo Lake processors) , but it should also shine in the multimedia section thanks to its screen. Of course, as with everything 2 in 1, we must bear in mind that we are going to lose a lot in mobility, and not only because of size, but also because of autonomy.