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Apple iPad 3 (4G 64GB) vs Apple iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Apple iPad mini tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad mini X Apple iPad 3 (4G 64GB) 10Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Apple iPad mini (WiFi 16GB) Compare Apple iPad 3 X
7.9"
IPS

768x1024

5
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

4440
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (4G 64GB)

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25 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
ModeliPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesAT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)iPad Mini 1 A1432 (Wi-Fi)
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date3/16/201211/2/2012
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight662 grams (23.17 ounces)308 grams (10.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels768x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI162 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
System versioniOS 5.1.0iOS 6.0
Firmware updateiOS 9.0iOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)32bit: Apple A5 APL2498 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP4PowerVR SGX543 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (59GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity11560 mAh4440 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours10 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver
• Oleophobic coating
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 3 (4G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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