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Apple iPad mini 3 |
| Network | ||
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| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 2G bands | N/A | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| CDMA 800 / 1900 | ||
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 - A1600 | |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 38, 39, 40 - A1601 | ||
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, October. Released 2012, November | 2014, October. Released 2014, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in) | 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 680.4 g (1.50 lb) | 331 g (Wi-Fi) / 341 g (3G/LTE) (11.68 oz) |
| SIM | No | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Built-in kickstand | ||
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | TFT | IPS LCD |
| Size | 10.6 inches, 309.7 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.9 inches, 193.3 cm2 (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density) | 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~324 ppi density) |
| Protection | Oleophobic coating | |
| ClearType technology | ||
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows RT | iOS 8.1, upgradable to iPadOS 12.5.6 |
| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra 3 T30 | Apple A7 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 1.2 MP | 5 MP, f/2.4, 32mm (standard), AF |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP |
| Features | face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
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| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | No | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB 2.0, OTG | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| TV-out MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player Photo viewer/editor Microsoft Office 2013 RT |
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| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion battery, non-removable (31.5 Wh) | Li-Po 6470 mAh, non-removable (24.3 Wh) |
| Stand-by | Up to 360 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h | Up to 10 h (multimedia) |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Dark Titanium | Space Gray/Black, Silver/White, Gold | Models | A1599, A1600, iPad4,7, iPad4,8, iPad4,9 |
| Price | About 260 EUR | About 400 EUR |