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Apple iPad mini (2019) vs Huawei MatePad 5G

What iPad mini (2019) does better (10) and where MatePad 5G wins (11) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad mini (2019)
Apple · 2019iPad mini (2019)
4.9Score
10 advantages≈ $490
vs
Huawei MatePad 5G
Huawei · 2020MatePad 5G
6.0Score
11 advantages≈ $430
Higher score
5.6Display4.8
5.1Performance6.0
3.1Battery4.7
3.4Memory & storage4.6
4.9Features6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad mini (2019)MatePad 5G
134.8 × 203.26.1155 × 245.27.5
iPad mini (2019)MatePad 5GDifference
Height203.2 mm245.2 mm−42 mm
Width134.8 mm155 mm−20.2 mm
Thickness6.1 mm7.5 mm−1.4 mm
Weight300 g460 g−160 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad mini (2019) better than MatePad 5G?

  1. Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  2. Weight300 g vs 460 g+53%
  3. Pixel density324 ppi vs 224 ppi+45%
  4. eSIMYes · MatePad 5G: No
  5. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · MatePad 5G: No
  6. Peak brightness500 nits vs 470 nits+6%
  7. CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 2.36 GHz+6%
  8. Resolution (short side)1,536 px vs 1,200 px+28%
  9. Thickness6.1 mm vs 7.5 mm+23%
  10. Resolution (long side)2,048 px vs 2,000 px+2%

Why is MatePad 5G better than iPad mini (2019)?

  1. RAM3 GB vs 6 GB2×
  2. Battery capacity5,124 mAh vs 7,250 mAh+41%
  3. 5GNo · iPad mini (2019): Yes
  4. Wired charging12 W vs 22 W+88%
  5. Screen size7.9″ vs 10.4″+32%
  6. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  7. Memory card slotNo · iPad mini (2019): Yes
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6+20%
  9. CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
  10. Screen-to-body ratio70.6% vs 81%+15%
  11. Front camera7 MP vs 8 MP+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight300 g460 g
Thickness6.1 mm7.5 mm
Height203.2 mm245.2 mm
Width134.8 mm155 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
ColoursSpace Gray, Silver, GoldWhite, Dark Blue
Display
Screen size7.9″10.4″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,536 px1,200 px
Resolution (long side)2,048 px2,000 px
Pixel density324 ppi224 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits470 nits
Measured brightness493 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio70.6%81%
Performance
ChipsetApple A12 BionicKirin 820 5G
Chip makerAppleKirin
Process7 nm7 nm
CPU cores68
CPU frequency2.5 GHz2.36 GHz
GPUApple GPUMali-G57
AnTuTu score895,627—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,767—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,537—
Memory
RAM3 GB6 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Storage typeNVMe—
Memory card slotNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity5,124 mAh7,250 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging12 W22 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GNoYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth55.1
USBLightningUSB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Fingerprint sensorFront / Home button—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2.4—
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Front camera7 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiOS 12.1.3Android 10
PlatformiPadOSAndroid
Interface—EMUI 10.1
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