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Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 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 (WiFi 16GB) 03Points
Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A
256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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16Points Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) Compare Apple iPad X
Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)

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iPad (WiFi 16GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB) vs iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)} 16 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
+9.7"23%
Larger screen		vs7.9"
+6800 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs6350 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core115%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (120GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
680 grams (23.8 ounces)vs+331 grams (11.59 ounces)105%
Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)79%
Thinner
768x1024 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
132 PPIvs+324 PPI145%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
iOS 5.1.1vs+iOS 12Advantage
iOS 12 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
13 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
ModeliPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
Other model namesiPad 1 A1219 (WiFi)iPad Mini 3 A1599 (Wi-Fi)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date3/1/2010, Announced: 1/27/201010/16/2014
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight680 grams (23.8 ounces)331 grams (11.59 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels (4:3)1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)132 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresOleophobic coatingfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
System versioniOS 4.0iOS 8.0
Firmware updateiOS 5.1.1iOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (120GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Not supported		Not supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered32mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)feature not registered
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 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 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver
• iCloud		• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini 3 (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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