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POCO F4 vs Apple iPad mini (2024)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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Xiaomi · 2022

POCO F4

POCO F4
83/ 100
Launch MSRP$399 USD
Apple

Apple iPad mini (2024)

Apple iPad mini (2024)
84/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPad mini (2024) BETTER THAN POCO F4?

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POCO F4
Apple iPad mini (2024)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORPOCO F4Apple iPadLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity4,500 mAh5,078 mAh+5,078 mAh
Wired Fast Charging67WStandard67W Max
Main Camera Sensor64 MP50 MP64 MP
Screen Display Size6.67"8.3"8.3"
Chassis Weight195gN/A195g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy POCO F4:
  • ✓804g lighter chassis (195g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$9600 lower launch MSRP ($399 vs $9999)
  • ✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Apple iPad mini (2024):
  • ✓Larger 5,078 mAh battery capacity (+578 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓8.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationPOCO F4Apple iPad mini (2024)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad mini (2024) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.67"8.3"
Resolution & Density2400x1080 (395 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1,300 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 POCO F4 Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A17 Pro
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 12iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB512 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 POCO F4 Wins Camera
Primary Camera64 MP, f/1.79, OIS, Sony IMX68650 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera8 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens20 MP, f/2.2412 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 POCO F4 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions163.17 x 76.05 x 7.7 mmN/A
Weight195 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP53Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPad mini (2024) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,500 mAh5,078 mAh
Wired Fast Charging67W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth5.2Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$399Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPad mini (2024) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad mini (2024) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A17 Pro architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy POCO F4:
Significantly faster wired charging: 67W vs max 0W · Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 50 MP
When to buy Apple iPad mini (2024):
Higher overall BeastScore: 83.5 vs top rival 83.2 · Larger battery capacity: 5,078 mAh (+578 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: POCO F4 vs Apple iPad mini (2024)

Which phone is better: POCO F4 or Apple iPad mini (2024)?

Apple iPad mini (2024) leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.5/100 compared to POCO F4 (83.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 83.5 vs top rival 83.2 and Larger battery capacity: 5,078 mAh (+578 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between POCO F4 and Apple iPad mini (2024)?

POCO F4 is equipped with a 6.67-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while Apple iPad mini (2024) features a 8.3-inch display and 5078 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between POCO F4 and Apple iPad mini (2024)?

In lab hardware evaluations, POCO F4 scores 88/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad mini (2024) scores 80/100.

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