Which one is better for you, the new iPod touch or the iPad mini 3?

Apple 's latest iPod touch uses an A8 processor. Although it has been downclocked, the 1.1GHz main frequency still makes the new iPod Touch powerful. It can be said to be a very competitive product, and it may even force consumers who intend to buy an iPad mini to reconsider their choice. If you are hesitating between Apple's best iPod and the smallest iPad, the technology website Apple Insider recently compared the two devices, which may help you make a choice.

A7, A8 processors and iSight

The latest iPad mini doesn't have as many fancy features as the iPad Air. It doesn't support the split-screen view feature of iOS 9, the processor is the previous generation A7+M7, the camera is only 5 million pixels, and there is no continuous shooting and slow-motion video shooting function. Its body is even a little thicker than its big brother.

In contrast, the new iPod touch uses an A8 processor (downclocked) and an M8 motion coprocessor. Its iSight camera is 8 megapixels and supports burst mode and slow-motion video recording. In addition, its 6.1mm thickness is the same as the iPad Air 2, making it Apple's thinnest iOS device yet.

The iPod touch seems to have a better feature set, although it doesn't support cellular networks like the iPad mini.

Display and Apple Pay

Both devices use 326ppi IPS Retina displays, and other than the screen size, there shouldn't be much difference in the visual experience they provide.

One key feature missing from the iPod touch is support for Apple Pay, which lets you pay for things in apps using Apple's payment service, thanks to the iPad mini's Touch ID sensor. However, you can't use Apple Pay to pay for things in stores on the iPad mini -- only an iPhone 5 or later can support that -- even if you have an Apple Watch.

Which one is more suitable for you?

If price is the ultimate consideration, then the iPod touch is the better choice for you. The 16GB version of this device is only 1498 yuan, and the 128GB version is 2988 yuan. In contrast, the price of iPad mini 3 starts at 2888 yuan (16GB + Wi-Fi) and goes up to 5188 yuan (128GB + cellular data).

Ultimately, though, your choice depends on what you use the device for. If you mainly want to browse the web or read (or need mobile data), then the iPad mini is the best choice. But if you want a portable device that takes good photos and doesn't want to pay a carrier, then you should definitely consider the iPod touch.

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