Many people have been asking us, other tech journalists and themselves the same question:
"What would be a better buy? The iPad Mini or the 5th Gen iPod Touch?"
Like I said, I will be comparing the two devices in different categories and saying which one is better in each category.
Well, it really depends on what you want a device for.
Portability: both products are portable, but you can't exactly put an iPad Mini in your pocket.
Apps, Gaming, Power: The iPad Mini and iPod Touch are similar with power, the iPod Touch is slightly faster and more powerful however. The AppStore has almost twice as many iPod and iPhone apps when compared to iPad apps, but most apps aren't updated for the iPod's 4" screen. The iPad Mini runs every iPad App natively, and gameplay would be much easier on the iPad Mini, less cramped too.
So if you want better apps and better choice, the iPad Mini would be the way to go, but for a crap-ton of games and apps, go for the iPod Touch.
Music:
The iPod Touch. Designed for music, much easier to use in terms of playback, and it fits in your pocket too.
Video:
When it comes to watching video, the more screen real estate and PPI (pixels per inch) you have, the better. The iPad Mini wins this one with screen real estate and PPI. but the iPod Touch plays back in native 16:9, and would be easier to watch videos on if you're on the go or in public.
Internet browsing:
This one isn't as easy as the others, but we think that the iPad comes out top here as you can get 3G on it a well as faster 4G in some areas. The screen is bigger and Apple takes pride in the web browsing experience on the iPad, and also you can read more on the screen.
This is our comparison between the iPad Mini and iPod Touch 5th gen. Take what you want to from it.
So, if you want something portable and powerful, either is good for you. If you need something to fit in a bag: iPad Mini. But if you need something for your pocket: iPod Touch.
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Article by Ashley.
but the iPod Touch plays back in native 16:9, and would be easier to watch videos on if you're on the go or in public. Free PPI Claims
ReplyDeleteI will go with iPad Mini which is best tablet to use. I love to watch the Korean Dramas, Anime Series and movies so I prefer bigger and better screen and that's why iPad mini is perfect choice for me. And why still you need iPod touch if you have best smartphone.
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