Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) vs Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Apple iPad 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2014 9:37 PM, updated: 4/1/2020 8:04 PM

Compare Apple iPad 3 X Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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10 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core79% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (120GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+331 grams (11.59 ounces)100% Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+324 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+iOS 12Advantage iOS 12 is newer and safer	vs	iOS 9.0
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
7.9"	vs	+9.7"23% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
6350 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

1536x2048 pixels

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Other model names	iPad Mini 3 A1599 (Wi-Fi)	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	10/16/2014	3/16/2012
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	331 grams (11.59 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
System version	iOS 8.0	iOS 5.1.0
Firmware update	iOS 12	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	PowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (120GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
📷 Camera
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
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	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6350 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 3 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
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