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

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

10/28/2014 9:36 PM, updated: 4/1/2020 8:04 PM

Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB) 07Points

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9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) Compare Apple iPad 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)

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7 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	vs	10 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
+9.7"23% Larger screen	vs	7.9"
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+11560 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	6350 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core79% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (56GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
662 grams (23.17 ounces)	vs	+331 grams (11.59 ounces)100% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)25% Thinner
264 PPI	vs	+324 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
iOS 9.0	vs	+iOS 12Advantage iOS 12 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device

23 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

1536x2048 pixels

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
Other model names	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)	iPad Mini 3 A1599 (Wi-Fi)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	3/16/2012	10/16/2014
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 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)
Weight	662 grams (23.17 ounces)	331 grams (11.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	324 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 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
System version	iOS 5.1.0	iOS 8.0
Firmware update	iOS 9.0	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543MP4	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (56GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
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 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	32mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
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	4.0 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	11560 mAh	6350 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	10 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	feature not registered
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold • 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
	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB)
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