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Apple iPad 3

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220 facts in comparison

Apple iPad 3 vs Apple iPad Mini

Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini

Why is Apple iPad 3 better than Apple iPad Mini?

  • 4x higher resolution
    ?

    1536 x 2048 pxvs768 x 1024 px
  • 0.5GB more RAM memory
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    1GBvs0.5GB
  • 1.62x higher pixel density
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    264 ppivs163 ppi
  • 22.78% bigger screen size
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    9.7"vs7.9"
  • 2.57x more battery power
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    11560 mAhvs4490 mAh
  • Has a cellular module
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Why is Apple iPad Mini better than Apple iPad 3?

  • Has stereo speakers
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  • 344 g lighter
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    308 gvs652 g
  • 2.2 mm thinner
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    7.2 mmvs9.4 mm
  • 4x more megapixels (front camera)
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    1.2MPvs0.3MP
  • 51 mm shorter
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    134.7 mmvs185.7 mm
  • 41.2 mm narrower
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    200 mmvs241.2 mm
  • Has touch autofocus
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  • Has sharing intents
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User reviews

Overall rating

Apple iPad 3
0 User reviews
Apple iPad 3
0 User reviews
Apple iPad Mini
9.0
1 User reviews
Apple iPad Mini
9.0/10
1 User reviews

Features

Build quality

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9.0/10
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Value for money

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10.0/10
1 votes

Display quality

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10.0/10
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Battery life

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Gaming

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5.0/10
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Design

weight

652 g

308 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
thickness

9.4 mm

7.2 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width

241.2 mm

200 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height

185.7 mm

134.7 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
volume

421.03 cm³

193.97 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
Stylus included
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
A stylus is a pen-like accessory that allows you to interact with the touchscreen with greater precision, and is particularly useful for drawing and writing.
Has a detachable keyboard
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
You can detach the keyboard of your device and use the screen as a tablet. Detaching the keyboard makes the device lighter and gives you the possibility to switch easily between laptop-mode and tablet-mode. The keyboard is included when buying the device.
Has a backlit keyboard
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
The keyboard is backlit, making it easier to type in the dark or dim lighting.
is dustproof and water-resistant
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.

Display

screen size

9.7"

7.9"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
resolution

1536 x 2048 px

768 x 1024 px

Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
pixel density

264 ppi

163 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Display type

IPS, LCD

IPS, LCD

The type of technology used in the display.
refresh rate

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPad Mini)

The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
touch sampling rate

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The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
has branded damage-resistant glass
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
has anti-reflection coating
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
This helps to reduce the reflection from your device.
supports HDR10
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
HDR10 is an HDR (high dynamic range) video technology. Compared to standard dynamic range (SDR) video, HDR10 video has greater contrast and color depth, resulting in more realistic images.

Performance

internal storage

64GB

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The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
RAM

1GB

0.5GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
CPU speed

2 x 1 GHz

2 x 1 GHz

The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
has an external memory slot
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.
Supports 64-bit
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
A 32-bit operating system can only support up to 4GB of RAM. 64-bit allows more than 4GB, giving increased performance. It also allows you to run 64-bit apps.
maximum amount of external memory supported

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPad Mini)

The maximum amount of external storage memory supported by the the device.
Has integrated LTE
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
The system on a chip (SoC) has an integrated LTE cellular chip. LTE is capable of downloading at faster speeds than older, 3G technology.
Uses big.LITTLE technology
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
Using big.LITTLE technology, a chip can switch between two sets of processor cores to maximize performance and battery life. For example, when playing a game the more powerful cores will be used to increase performance, whereas checking email will use the less powerful cores to maximize battery life.

Cameras

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
video recording (main camera)

1080 x 30 fps

1080 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
has a flash
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
A flash is good for low-light environments, and can sometimes be used as flashlight.
has a front camera
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
A front camera, also called secondary camera, can be used for video chats/selfies.
has a built-in HDR mode
Apple iPad 3 (iOS 5.0)
Apple iPad Mini (iOS 7.0)
It can automatically shoot pictures with a higher dynamic range (HDR).
can create panoramas in-camera
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini (iOS 7.0)
It allows you to take multiple photos capturing different parts of the scene, and then joins them together into a single photo.
supports slow-motion video recording
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini (iOS 7.0)
Slow-motion is an artistic video effect that makes time seem to go slower. It is achieved by recording a video at a higher frame-rate than the standard playback rate of 24fps or 30fps. Depending on camera capabilities, frame rates for slow-motion videos vary between 60fps and 960fps.
has touch autofocus
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
The autofocus is immediately set to the subject by just touching it on the touch screen.

Audio

has aptX
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has aptX HD
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has LDAC
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Low Latency
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
has aptX Adaptive
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX Lossless
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has stereo speakers
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
number of microphones

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPad 3)

1

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Battery

battery power

11560 mAh

4490 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Battery life

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPad 3)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPad Mini)

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
Supports fast charging
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
has wireless charging
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
charge time

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPad Mini)

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
operating power consumption

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPad Mini)

How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
has a battery level indicator
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has a rechargeable battery
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

Features

Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
SIM cards

1 SIM

1 SIM

The number and type of SIM cards supported.
has Mail Privacy Protection
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
has on-device machine learning
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
has clipboard warnings
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
has location privacy options
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
has camera/microphone privacy options
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
can block app tracking
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
blocks cross-site tracking
Apple iPad 3
Apple iPad Mini
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.

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