Compare Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) Vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+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 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) starts at ₹ 28,000 and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) starts at ₹ 27,199.

Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of 6432 mAh, Li-Po Battery and latter with 6432 mAh, 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 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) Vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB)Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+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
Battery6432 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage64 GB16 GB
RAM1 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score5555
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
ProcessorApple
Battery6432 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage64 GB16 GB
RAM1 GB1 GB
General
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMSingle Sim, GSM
Dual Sim NoNo
Sim Size Nano SIM
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Release Date December, 2014October, 2013
Design
Dimensions 200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm200 x 134.69 x 7.5 mm
Weight 341 g331 g
Display
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Aspect Ratio 4:34:3
PPI ~324 PPI~324 PPI
Features Scratch-resistant glass Screen Protection
Display Type Color IPS screenColor IPS screen (16M colors)
Display Size 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Camera
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p1080p @ 30fps FHD
Front Camera 1.2 MP1.2 MP
Connectivity
GPRS YesYes
EDGE YesYes
3G YesYes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload
Wifi YesYes
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
Performance
OS iOS v8.1iOS v7.0.4
CPU 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
Java NoNo
Battery
Battery Type Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 6432 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Memory
RAM 1 GB1 GB
Storage 64 GB16 GB
Card Slot NoNo
Multimedia
FM Radio NoNo
Other Features
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, GyroscopeAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes

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Detailed Comparison of Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Dimension of Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) 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 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) comes up with a weight of 341 g whereas Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) weight around 331 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) 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 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) vs Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Apple iPad Mini 3 (WiFi+Cellular+64GB) comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Scratch-resistant glass Screen Protection.

FAQs

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

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

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

Both Apple iPad Mini 3 and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display 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 3 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple iPad Mini 3 are: Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Mini, Apple iPad Air 2.