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Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB) 05Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)

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iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB) vs iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
+341 grams (11.94 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs437 grams (15.3 ounces)
+324 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs264 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (56GB available)vs+128GB (117GB available)109%
More internal storage for applications and files
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)23%
Thinner
7.9"vs+9.7"23%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
iOS 12vs+iPadOS 13Advantage
iPadOS 13 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
6350 mAhvs+7340 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 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
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
ModeliPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Other model namesVerizon iPad Mini 3 A1600 (4G LTE + CDMA)iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date10/16/201410/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight341 grams (11.94 ounces)437 grams (15.3 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size7.9" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
System versioniOS 8.0iOS 8.0
Firmware updateiOS 12iPadOS 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
Triple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 29753

💽 Memory and storage

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (56GB available)128GB (117GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 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 length32mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
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 only main cameraHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
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 aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MOVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC, M4AMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6350 mAh7340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• 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
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
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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