Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) All specs
Full specifications tablet: Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) specs, detailed technical information, features, price and review. All about this tablet.
iOS tablet with 1GHz Dual-core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB).
With one SIM card slot, the Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) allows download up to 100 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.
Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz), but it lacks NFC connection.
Including the battery, the Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) tablet has 662 grams and it's a very thin device, only 9.4mm.
Summary
*depends on the model🔄 iOS 9.0
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
💽 ROM: 16GB / 32GB / 64GB*
🤳 (front) 0.3MP
📱 Model features | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
Model | iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) |
Other model names | Verizon iPad 3 A1403 (4G + CDMA) |
Country or region available | ![]() USA |
Brand | Apple |
Release date | 3/16/2012 |
Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in) |
Weight | 662 grams (23.17 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported |
📲 Display | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 9.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 264 PPI |
Colors | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
System version | iOS 5.1.0 |
Firmware update | iOS 9.0 |
User Interface | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX543MP4 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 (Bands 13) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported |
📷 Camera | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) |
Front flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported |
TV | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 11560 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 9 hours |
Standby | 720 hours (30 days) |
➕ Other features | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported |
Video calling | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate | |
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered |
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