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

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 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 (3G 64GB) 07Points
Apple iPad (3G 64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A
256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Apple iPad mini (WiFi 16GB) Compare Apple iPad X
Apple iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
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 (WiFi 16GB)

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iPad (3G 64GB)} 7 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 64GB) vs iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
+64GB (60GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (12GB available)
+9.7"23%
Larger screen		vs7.9"
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster		vsNot supported
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(Not supported)
+6800 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs4440 mAh
+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
730 grams (25.55 ounces)vs+308 grams (10.78 ounces)137%
Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)86%
Thinner
132 PPIvs+162 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
iOS 5.1.1vs+iOS 9.0Advantage
iOS 9.0 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
14 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
768x1024 pixels
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad (3G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
ModeliPad (3G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesApple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)iPad Mini 1 A1432 (Wi-Fi)
Country or region availableCanadaUSA(Europe)
Canada, USA, (Europe)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date4/30/201011/2/2012
Depth13.4 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)
Weight730 grams (25.55 ounces)308 grams (10.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad (3G 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~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels768x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)132 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 (3G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
System versioniOS 4.0iOS 6.0
Firmware updateiOS 5.1.1iOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad (3G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)32bit: Apple A5 APL2498 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535PowerVR SGX543 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad (3G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (60GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad (3G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature 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 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad (3G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad (3G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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 (3G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad (3G 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
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

iPad (3G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh4440 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad (3G 64GB)iPad mini (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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 (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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