iPad Mini 2 vs. Dell Venue 8 Pro: Small Apple, Windows Tablets Go Head-To-Head In Display, Design, Performance; Which Is The Better Choice?

iPad Mini 2 vs. Dell Venue 8 Pro: Both the Apple and Windows tablet are quite small compared to their other competition in the market. But when it comes to features and specs, don't think that these two are at the bottom of the pile. The question is, which of them are a better choice?

Here is a quick rundown of their specs to help you decide.

DESIGN. When it comes to lightweight and portability, the iPad Mini 2 is the clear winner here, hands down. It measures 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches and weighs 341 grams, making it the lightest tablet in the market. Meanwhile, the Venue 8 Pro has a measurement of 8.5 x 5.1 x 0.35 inches and a weight of 394 grams.

DISPLAY. Once again, the Apple tablet is the winner in terms of having a sharper and more vibrant screen. The iPad Mini 2's 7.9-inch screen has a 2048 x 1536 resolution with a pixel density of 324ppi. On the other hand, the Venue Pro 8's slightly larger 8-inch screen has a 1280 x 800 resolution with only a 189 ppi pixel density.

PERFORMANCE. This is where the Dell tablet takes the lead. Powered by a 1.8-GHz quad-core Intel Atom processor with 2GB of RAM and 32GB and 64 GB of internal storage, the Venue 8 Pro guarantees a sound and snappy performance.

Meanwhile, the iPad Mini 2 has Apple's A7 processor with a dual-core 1.3GHz processor, the same chip found in the iPad Air. It has 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB internal memory, as well as 1GB of RAM.

Although the Dell tablet wins in terms of performance, both tablets deliver quality and minimal or even no glitches and lags.

Overall, the two are at a split decision. It all boils down to your priority. If you're after portability and quality display with an iOs experience, then the iPad Mini 2 is for you. However, if you want a fast processor and Windows functions with a lower price tag, then turn to the Venue Pro 8.