Should you buy Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) starts at ₹ 36,990 and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) starts at ₹ 35,900.
Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) has screen size of 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of Li-ion Battery and latter with Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 1.2 MP and front camera of 1.2 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) | Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) |
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Display | 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels |
Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP |
Rear Camera | 1.2 MP | 5 MP with autofocus |
Battery | Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery |
Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 55 | 55 | |
Display | 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
Rear Camera | 1.2 MP | 5 MP with autofocus | |
Processor | Apple | ||
Battery | Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
General | |||
Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
Dual Sim | No | No | |
Release Date | October, 2012 | October, 2013 | |
Sim Type | No Sim Supported | No Sim Supported |
Design | |||
Dimensions | 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm | 200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm | |
Weight | 680 g | 331 g |
Display | |||
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 | |
Display Size | 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
Display Type | Color TFT screen (16M colors) | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
PPI | ~148 PPI | ~324 PPI | |
Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch |
Camera | |||
Features | Geo tagging | Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | |
Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
Rear Camera | 1.2 MP | 5 MP with autofocus | |
Video Recording | 720p | 1080p @ 30fps FHD |
Connectivity | |||
3G | No | No | |
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.0 | |
EDGE | No | ||
GPRS | No | ||
USB | Yes v2.0 | Yes v2.0 | |
USB Features | USB on-the-go | ||
Wifi | Yes | Yes |
Performance | |||
Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML | |
CPU | 1.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
GPU | ULP GeForce | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) | |
Java | Yes | No | |
OS | Windows RT | iOS v7.0.4 |
Battery | |||
Battery Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
Capacity | Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
StandBy Time | 15 days | ||
Talk Time | 8 hours | 10 hours |
Memory | |||
Card Slot | Yes, upto 64 GB | No | |
RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Multimedia | |||
Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
FM Radio | No | No | |
Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | ||
Video | MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263 |
Other Features | |||
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
Extra | Tv Out | Tv Out | |
GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
Dimension of Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) is 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm. Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) comes up with a weight of 680 g whereas Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) weight around 331 g.
Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) has screen size and resolution of 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.
Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) comes up with primary camera of 1.2 MP whereas Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+128GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.