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

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

7/16/2014 11:07 PM, updated: 4/1/2020 1:21 PM

Compare Apple iPad mini X Apple iPad (3G 64GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Apple iPad mini (4G 16GB) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

768x1024

5
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

4440
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini (4G 16GB)

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4 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 64GB)	vs	14 Advantages Apple iPad mini (4G 16GB)
+64GB (60GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+9.7"23% Larger screen	vs	7.9"
+6800 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4440 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+312 grams (10.92 ounces)134% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)86% Thinner
132 PPI	vs	+162 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
iOS 5.1.1	vs	+iOS 9.0Advantage iOS 9.0 is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

768x1024 pixels

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Other model names	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	iPad mini A1454 (4G LTE), iPad mini A1455 (CDMA)
Country or region available	Canada, USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	4/30/2010	11/2/2012
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	312 grams (10.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	162 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	iOS 6.0
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: Apple A5 APL2498 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	PowerVR SGX543 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (60GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	A1454 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1455 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 A1454 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1455 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	4440 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service	• 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 (3G 64GB)	iPad mini (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered