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Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm) 08Points
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

352
mAh

(Non removable)

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19Points Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) Compare Apple Watch 3 Aluminum X
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)

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Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)} 8 Advantages Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm) vs iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)} 19 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
+32 grams (1.12 ounces)10 times
Lighter
vs341 grams (11.94 ounces)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR4vs+1GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+128GB (120GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)52%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
390x312 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels25 times
Higher resolution screen
303 PPIvs+324 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.65"vs+7.9"4 times
Larger screen
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
1400000 apps (App Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)64%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
352 mAhvs+6350 mAh17 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
ModelWatch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Other model namesApple Watch Series 3 A1859 GPS 8GB, Apple Watch S3, iWatchiPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date9/22/201710/16/2014
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight32 grams (1.12 ounces)341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic composite backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproofNot supported

📲 Display

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size1.65" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution390x312 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)303 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
System versionWatchOS 4.0iOS 8.0
Firmware updateWatchOS 5.0iOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6200PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR41GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)128GB (120GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
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 registered32mm lens
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

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
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

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
USBNot supportedUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity352 mAh6350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaNot supportedInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray
• Sport Band or Nike Sport Band
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri
• Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold
• Apple SIM only USA and UK
• Oleophobic coating on Retina display
• Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID)
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port
• OpenGL ES 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (42mm)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.11W/kg (head), 0.02W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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