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Released

Oct 24, 2014

Display

7.9-inch
1536 x 2048 px

Camera

5 MP Main
1.2 MP Selfie

Battery

6350 mAh

Storage

128GB

Hardware

Apple A7
1GB RAM

OS

iOS 12.x

Description

The iPad mini 3 is Apple's third-generation mini tablet, although technically, it is almost identical to its predecessor. The device offers a 7.9-inch Retina Display with a resolution of 2048 by 1536 pixels. Processing power is provided by an Apple-designed A7 system-on-chip, and up to 128GB of storage are available for storing files and media. In charge is the latest version of iOS, Apple's mobile operating system. All this is housed in a lightweight, 7.5-millimeter thin body made of premium aluminium. Unlike its predecessor, the iPad mini 3 has a Touch ID fingerprint scanner built into its home button.

This device is also known as Apple A1600, Apple A1599

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	7.9-inch
Resolution:	1536 x 2048 px, 324 PPI
Technology:	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:	71.82 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Features:	Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Apple A7
Processor:	Dual-core, 1300 MHz, Cyclone, 64-bit
GPU:	PowerVR G6430
RAM:	1GB (LPDDR3)
Internal storage:	128GB
OS:	iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x) Screenshots
Device type:	Tablet

Battery
Capacity:	6350 mAh
Type:	Not user replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 32 mm
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:	Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling
Front:	1.2 MP
Video capture:	1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches (200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm)
Weight:	12.03 oz (341.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Aluminum
Biometrics:	Fingerprint (swipe)
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Other
Colors:	Gold, Gray

Cellular
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	LTE, HSPA, UMTS
SIM type:	Nano SIM

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Multiple speakers
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	TV-out
Additional microphone(s):	Yes

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot
USB:	Lightning
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop

Phone features
Notifications:	Flight mode, Silent mode
Other features:	Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Oct 16, 2014
FCC ID value:	BCGA1600
Measured SAR:
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.29 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 729
In The Box:	Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter

Availability
Officially announced:	Oct 16, 2014

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Alternative variants

Apple iPad mini 3

with 16 GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	16GB
Price:	$ 529

Apple iPad mini 3

with 64 GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	64GB
Price:	$ 629

Apple iPad mini 3

Wi-Fi only, with 16 GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	16GB
Weight:	11.68 oz (331.0 g)
Price:	$ 399

Apple iPad mini 3

Wi-Fi only, with 64 GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	64GB
Weight:	11.68 oz (331.0 g)
Price:	$ 499

Apple iPad mini 3

Wi-Fi only

Differences from the main variant:
Weight:	11.68 oz (331.0 g)
Price:	$ 599

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

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