Apple
Apple iPad mini 3
Experience cutting-edge technology with premium design and powerful performance.
📅 Discontinued
🤖 iOS 8.1, upgradable to iPadOS 12.5.6
💾 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
Network & Connectivity
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2 G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3 G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4 G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 - A1600
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - cellular model only
Display & Screen
Type
IPS LCD
Size
7.9 inches, 193.3 cm 2 (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~324 ppi density)
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Platform & Performance
O S
iOS 8.1, upgradable to iPadOS 12.5.6
Chipset
Apple A7 (28 nm)
C P U
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
G P U
PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
Memory & Storage
Card slot
No
Internal
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera
Single
5 MP, f/2.4, 32mm (standard), AF
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps
Modules
5 MP, f/2.4, 32mm (standard), AF
Selfie Camera
Single
1.2 MP
Features
face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
720p@30fps
Modules
1.2 MP
Battery & Charging
Type
Li-Po 6470 mAh, non-removable (24.3 Wh)
Talk time
Up to 10 h (multimedia)
Features & Sensors
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio & Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
Yes
Build & Design
Dimensions
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)
S I M
Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
Communication
W L A N
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
N F C
No
Radio
No
U S B
Lightning, USB 2.0
Launch Information
Announced
2014, October. Released 2014, October
Status
Discontinued
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray/Black, Silver/White, Gold
Models
A1599, A1600, iPad4,7, iPad4,8, iPad4,9
Performance Tests
Performance
Basemark X: 14781
Display
Contrast ratio: 812 (nominal)
Camera
Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
Voice 65dB / Noise 63dB / Ring 70dB
Audio quality
Noise -93.7dB / Crosstalk -85.2dB