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Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Apple iPad mini 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) 12Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)

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iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) vs iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)} 6 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)23%
Thinner
vs7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+9.7"23%
Larger screen
vs7.9"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+iPadOS 13Advantage
iPadOS 13 is newer and safer
vsiOS 12
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+7340 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6350 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (56GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
437 grams (15.3 ounces)vs+341 grams (11.94 ounces)28%
Lighter
264 PPIvs+324 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

24 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
1536x2048 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
ModeliPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Other model namesiPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6Verizon iPad Mini 3 A1600 (4G LTE + CDMA)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAppleApple
Release date10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/201410/16/2014
Depth6.1 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)
Weight437 grams (15.3 ounces)341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
System versioniOS 8.0iOS 8.0
Firmware updateiPadOS 13iOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPUTriple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 29753feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)64GB (56GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
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 supportedCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length31mm lens32mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity7340 mAh6350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)
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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