Compare Apple iPad mini 2 vs Apple iPad mini 3
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Phones |  | |
| Network, supported bands and technologies | ||
| 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 bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850) - A1490 | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850) - A1600 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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 |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Release date | ||
| First presented | 2013, October | 2014, October |
| Status | Available. Released 2013, November | Available. Released 2014, October |
| Size and Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Measurements | 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 in) | 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 331 g (Wi-Fi) / 341 g (3G/LTE) (11.68 oz) | 331 g (Wi-Fi) / 341 g (3G/LTE) (11.68 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM/ Apple SIM (US & UK) |
| Display (type and size) | ||
| Type | LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches |
| Resolution | 1536 x 2048 pixels | 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| Multitouch | Yes | Yes |
| Protection | Oleophobic coating | Oleophobic coating |
| System and processor information | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 7 actualized iOS 9.2 | iOS 8.1 actualized iOS 9.2 |
| Chipset | Apple A7 | Apple A7 |
| Central processing unit | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) |
| Graphics processing unit | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) |
| Memory bank | ||
| Slot for memory card | No | No |
| Built-in | 1 GB RAM DDR3 16/32/64/128 GB | 1 GB RAM DDR3 16/64/128 GB |
| Camera | ||
| Primary | 5 MP, f/2.4, 33mm, autofocus, quality control | 5 MP, f/2.4, 32mm, autofocus, quality control |
| Features | Geo-tagging, quick tap focus, face/smile detection, HDR photo | Geo-tagging, quick tap focus, face/smile detection, HDR photo |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, quality control | 1080p@30fps, quality control |
| Secondary | 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular | 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
| Sound | ||
| Different alarm types | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| Main speaker | ||
| 3.5mm jack |
| Communication | ||
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, EDR | v4.0, A2DP, EDR |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | v2.0, reversible connector | v2.0, reversible connector |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint recognition, accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Messaging | iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM | iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Browser | HTML5 (Safari) | HTML5 (Safari) |
| Java | No | No |
| - noise cancellation feature- Siri dictation and cammands recognition- iCloud cloud service- iCloud Keychain- TV-out- Maps- Video/audio player/editor- Organizer- Photo viewer/editor- Document viewer/editor- Voice memo- Predictive text input | - noise cancellation feature- Siri dictation and cammands recognition- iCloud cloud service- iCloud Keychain- TV-out- Maps- Video/audio player/editor- Organizer- Photo viewer/editor- Document viewer/editor- Voice memo- Predictive text input | |
| Battery | ||
| Built-in Li-Po 6470 mAh battery (24.3 Wh) | Built-in Li-Po 6470 mAh battery (24.3 Wh) | |
| Stand-by | ||
| Talk time | Up to 10 h (multimedia) | Up to 10 h (multimedia) |
| Other | ||
| Colors | Space Gray/Black, Silver/White | Space Gray/Black, Silver/White, Gold |
