Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) All specs

Full specifications tablet: Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) specs, detailed technical information, features, price and review. All about this tablet.

10/28/2014 9:55 PM, updated: 4/1/2020 8:04 PM

iOS tablet with 1.3GHz Dual-core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB)

With one SIM card slot, the Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 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 (2.4GHz, 5GHz), but it lacks NFC connection.

Including the battery, the Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 16GB) tablet has 341 grams and it's a very thin device, only 7.5mm.

4.4/10

📱 Model features
	Apple iPad mini 3
Model
Other model names	iPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple
Release date	10/16/2014
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight	341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Apple iPad mini 3
System version	iOS 8.0
Firmware update	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Apple iPad mini 3
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Apple iPad mini 3
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Not supported
📲 Display
	Apple iPad mini 3
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI
Colors	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered
📶 Mobile networks
	Apple iPad mini 3
Dual-SIM	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Apple iPad mini 3
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	32mm lens
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
	Apple iPad mini 3
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)
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
	Apple iPad mini 3
Loudspeaker	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported
TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Apple iPad mini 3
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 (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Apple iPad mini 3
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Apple iPad mini 3
Battery type	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6350 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging
Wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Apple iPad mini 3
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 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Apple iPad mini 3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered