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Apple iPad mini 4 (2015) |
Apple iPad mini 3 |
| Network | ||
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| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| CDMA 800 / 1900 | CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1490 | 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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, September. Released 2015, September | 2014, October. Released 2014, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm (8.0 x 5.31 x 0.24 in) | 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 299 g (Wi-Fi) / 304 g (3G/LTE) (10.55 oz) | 331 g (Wi-Fi) / 341 g (3G/LTE) (11.68 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Display | ||
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| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 7.9 inches, 193.3 cm2 (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.9 inches, 193.3 cm2 (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~324 ppi density) | 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~324 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Oleophobic coating |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 9, upgradable to iPadOS 15.8.1 | iOS 8.1, upgradable to iPadOS 12.5.6 |
| Chipset | Apple A8 (20 nm) | Apple A7 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) |
| GPU | PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics) | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.4, 32mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF | 5 MP, f/2.4, 32mm (standard), AF |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard) | 1.2 MP |
| Features | HDR | face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
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| Sound | ||
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Comms | ||
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| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR | 4.0, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (3G/LTE model only) | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Type | Li-Ion 5124 mAh, non-removable (19.1 Wh) | Li-Po 6470 mAh, non-removable (24.3 Wh) |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h (multimedia) | Up to 10 h (multimedia) |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Gold | Space Gray/Black, Silver/White, Gold | SAR | 1.18 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.42 W/kg (body) | |
| Models | A1538, A1550, iPad5,1, iPad5,2 | A1599, A1600, iPad4,7, iPad4,8, iPad4,9 |
| Price | About 360 EUR | About 400 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Performance | Basemark X: 14781 | |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 812 (nominal) | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 65dB / Noise 63dB / Ring 70dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -93.7dB / Crosstalk -85.2dB | |