| Physical features | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| Model | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| Other model names | iPad Mini 3 A1599 (Wi-Fi) | Microsoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) | feature not registered |
| Brand | Apple | Microsoft |
| Release date | October, 2014 | September, 2013 |
| Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) | 172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in) |
| Weight | 331 grams (11.59 ounces) | 676 grams (23.66 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Dock with QWERTY keyboard |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| Operating system | iOS 8.0 | Windows RT 8.1 |
| Firmware update | iOS 12 | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm) | 32bit - NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm) |
| CPU processor | 1.3Ghz Dual-Core Cyclone | 1.7Ghz Penta-Core ARM Cortex-A15 |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6430 MP4 | NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz |
| RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (120GB available) | 32GB (15GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
| Screen size | 7.9" inches | 10.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 324 PPI | 208 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | Not supported | Not supported |
| Maximum download/upload | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Network technology | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | Not supported | 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 |
| Calling | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | feature not registered | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| 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 | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 32mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Not supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
| 2ª camera | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 3.1 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| 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 |
| Multimedia | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | USB 3.0 |
| TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Micro HDMI Type D |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
| Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
|
| Other features | - 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 | - Colors: Dark Titanium
- Dual-position kickstand
- Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
- WiFi Direct
- Microsoft Office 2013 RT
- USB On-The-Go 1.3
- SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years
- Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year |
| Power supply | Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 6350 mAh | feature not registered |
| 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 mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) |
| 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 |