Physical features | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
Model | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
Other model names | iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6 | iPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE) |
Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  (Global, International) |
Brand | Apple | Apple |
Release date | October, 2014 | October, 2014 |
Depth | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) |
Weight | 437 grams (15.3 ounces) | 341 grams (11.94 ounces) |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
System (OS) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
Operating system | iOS 8.0 | iOS 8.0 |
Firmware update | iPadOS 13 | iOS 12 |
Hardware | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
Chipset | 64bit - Apple A8X (20nm) | 64bit - Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm) |
CPU processor | 1.5Ghz 3-Cores Apple Cyclone | 1.3Ghz Dual-Core Cyclone |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GXA6850 MP8 | PowerVR G6430 MP4 |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (117GB available) | 128GB (120GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
Display | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 9.7" inches | 7.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1536x2048 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | 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 |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Mobile networks | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum download/upload | feature not registered | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
GSM Mhz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, 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 |
Calling | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Call control | Not supported | Voice recorder |
Camera | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 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 | 31mm lens | 32mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 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/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo only main camera |
2ª camera | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Multimedia | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
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 | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Proprietary TV-out |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
Other functions | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
| Accelerometer Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
|
Other features | - Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold - Retina display - Oleophobic coating - AirDrop file sharing - iCloud service - iCloud Keychain - FaceTime HD | - 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 |
Power supply | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 7340 mAh | 6350 mAh |
Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
Talk time autonomy | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Radiation rate | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) |
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 |