iPad Air may have arrived earlier but with the news of the new iPad Mini Retina coming very soon, what can be a better tablet have? Between iPad Mini Retina and iPad Air, the question lies whether it is worth it to buy the iPad Air now or better to wait for the iPad Mini Retina.

Affordability

When it comes to pricing, what matters is whether you are patient enough to wait. The iPad Mini Retina is offered at $400, 16GB, WiFi only version. As compared to the older Mini version, that cost is higher. iPad Air has a starting price of $500 just like other full scale Apple product. With these cost figures, it all depends on the consumer whether you'd want to save more and get to enjoy a brand new retina display.

Display Retina Features

iPad Mini Retina has much better pixels per inch rate even if both have 2048 x 1536 pixel display resolution. The size of the iPad Mini Retina may be smaller at 7.9 inches but it offers crisper display compared to the Air's 9.7 inch display. However, it is still your choice whether you want a much bigger screen for easy browsing.

Processor Speed

Apple has confirmed that both have the brand new A7 64-bit processor. This assures any Apple fan that any of these two gadgets will surely be the fastest in the market today. However, the latest rumors lead to the discovery that the processor speed of the Mini Retina at 1300MHz will be slightly lower than that of the Air which is at 1400MHz, according to 3g UK.

Verdict Guide

Between these two Apple gadgets, both remain stunning and the main decision making factor depends on the size and level of convenience you prefer. If you like a smaller tablet that is more portably but can perform as good as the Air, then do not think twice about getting the iPad Mini Retina. But if you prefer having a bigger display and capacity without being worried about its size, then settle for the iPad Air.

So between the iPad Mini Retina vs iPad Air battle, which is your Apple choice?

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