Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) vs Apple iPad (3G 16GB)

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

7/18/2014 1:48 PM, updated: 4/1/2020 7:46 PM

Compare Apple iPad X Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Apple iPad (3G 16GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)

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14 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	vs	3 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)
+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core115% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+341 grams (11.94 ounces)114% Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)79% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1536x2048 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+324 PPI145% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+iOS 12Advantage iOS 12 is newer and safer	vs	iOS 5.1.1
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
7.9"	vs	+9.7"23% Larger screen
6400 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Other model names	iPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	11/12/2013	4/30/2010
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	341 grams (11.94 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
System version	iOS 7.0	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	iOS 12	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1491 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1490/A1455 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1490 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26) A1490/A1455 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	33mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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 mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6400 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 2 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
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