Head to head · 2 tablets

iPad mini (5th generation) vs Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 tablets
iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)8.5Very good· Top score
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Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
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The short verdict

iPad mini (5th generation) edges it on score

The iPad mini (5th generation) leads overall; pick the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact if its strengths below matter more to you.

iPad mini (5th generation)
8.5
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
8.0
Choose the iPad mini (5th generation) if
  • Readers, gamers and note-takers who want a one-hand tablet
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Choose the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact if
  • Readers and gamers who want a light, rugged tablet.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
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Side-by-side specifications

Display1 difference
Screen size
7.9"
8"
Performance1 difference
Chipset
A12 Bionic
Snapdragon 801
Memory1 difference
Storage
64GB, 256GB
16 GB
Camera1 difference
Primary camera
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8 MP
Body1 difference
Weight
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270 g
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