Compare Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) Vs Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) or Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) starts at ₹ 27,199 and Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB) starts at ₹ 26,759.

Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of Li-Po Battery and latter with Li-Po Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.

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Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) Vs Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB)
Display7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorAppleApple
BatteryLi-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM1 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score5549
Display7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorAppleApple
BatteryLi-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM1 GB1 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2013October, 2014
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMSingle Sim, GSM
Design
Dimensions 200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm
Weight 331 g331 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:34:3
Display Size 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color IPS screen (16M colors)Color IPS screen (16M colors)
PPI ~324 PPI~324 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus
Front Camera 1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G Yes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps UploadNo
4G LTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE Yes
GPRS Yes
USB Yes v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset AppleApple
CPU 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
Java NoNo
OS iOS v7.0.4iOS v8.1
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Talk Time 10 hours10 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 1 GB1 GB
Storage 16 GB16 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push EmailYes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Supports Instant Messaging, Voice CommandsInstant Messaging, Voice Commands
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra Tv OutTv Out
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

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Detailed Comparison of Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB)

Dimension of Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) is 200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm. Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with a weight of 331 g whereas Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB) weight around 331 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB)

Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) has screen size and resolution of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB)

Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus.

Performance Comparison: Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB)

Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Apple and Apple respectively. Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up No card slot and Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+16GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display or Apple iPad Mini 3?

Both Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display and Apple iPad Mini 3 have same RAM with 1 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display or Apple iPad Mini 3?

Both Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display and Apple iPad Mini 3 have same screen size of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display are: Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Mini, Apple iPad Air 2.