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
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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 |