iPad Mini 3 VS Sony Z3 Compact

This year, the sales of tablet is reduced a lot, but iPad still the first choice for most buyers, especial in high end market. In meanwhile, many tablet Android suppliers are also working to surpass iPad. For mini tablets, iPad Mini 3 and Sony Z3 Compact are the top two models in market. Today, let's have a contrast between the two units.

First, let's see the screen. iPad Mini 3 adopts one 7.9 inch IPS Retina screen, resolution is 2048*1536 pixels. Screen ratio is 4:3. The screen color, brightness, and viewing angle are all very good. Sony Z3 Compact adopts one 1080P screen. Screen ratio is 16:10. When playing videos, the quality is very good. As the screen radio is 16:10, when operation on UI or read e-books, it is not so comfortable as 4:3 screen. That is why Apple always adopts 4:3 screen for iPad.

Following, let's see the configuration. iPad Mini 3 comes with the Apple A7 processor, and 1GB RAM. When running iOS on Mini 3, it is not as smooth as other devices with A8 processor. Sony Z3 Compact comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad core processor, 3GB RAM. Its configuration is very good among all the Android tablets.

Third, cameras. The rear camera of iPad Mini 3 is 5M pixels, and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is 8.1M pixels. Though, Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has a higher resolution camera, but it is not all. When taking pictures, iPad Mini 3 is still better than Sony Z3.

Forth, battery life. The battery capacity of iPad Mini 3 is 6470Mah, and Sony Z3 Compact is 4500Mah. We made a test, the result shows iPad Mini 3 has a longer battery life than Sony Z3.

Fifth, price. Both units have similar price. But Sony Z3 Compact is a bit cheaper.

From the above information, we can see, both units are very good tablets. You can choose according to your own demand. If you use to read e-books or browse webpages, then iPad Mini 3 is better, if you use to watch videos, then Sony Z3 is one better.