The iPad mini 3 is the third-generation compact tablet from Apple, designed to offer the full iPad experience in a smaller, ultra-portable form factor. Released in October 2014 alongside the iPad Air 2, it sports a 7.9-inch Retina display with sharp 2048×1536 resolution and runs on Apple’s 64-bit A7 chip with M7 motion coprocessor. The most notable upgrades over its predecessor (the iPad mini 2) are the addition of Touch ID fingerprint recognition for secure unlocking and Apple Pay support, plus new color options like gold. With storage variants up to 128 GB and up to 10 hours of battery life, it blends productivity, media, and everyday use in a lightweight tablet that fits easily in one hand.
📱 Apple iPad mini 3 Specifications
Launch Date:
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Announced: October 16, 2014
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Released: October 22, 2014
Body:
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Dimensions: 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm
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Weight: 331 g (Wi-Fi) / 341 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
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Build: Aluminum body, glass front
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SIM: Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Display:
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Type: IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
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Size: 7.9 inches
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Resolution: 1536 × 2048 pixels (~324 ppi density)
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Protection: Oleophobic coating
Platform:
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Operating System: iOS 8.1, upgradable to iPadOS 12.5.7
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Chipset: Apple A7 (64-bit)
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CPU: Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone
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GPU: PowerVR G6430
Memory:
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Internal Storage: 16GB / 64GB / 128GB
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RAM: 1 GB
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Card Slot: No
Main Camera:
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5 MP, f/2.4, autofocus
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Features: HDR, face detection
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Video: 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera:
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1.2 MP, f/2.2
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Video: 720p@30fps
Sound:
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Loudspeaker: Yes
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3.5 mm headphone jack: Yes
Comms:
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WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
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Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP
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GPS: Yes, with A-GPS (cellular model only)
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USB: Lightning connector
Sensors:
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Fingerprint (Touch ID)
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Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Battery:
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Type: Non-removable Li-Po 5124 mAh
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Usage: Up to 10 hours (Wi-Fi browsing/video)
Misc:
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Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
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Models: A1599 (Wi-Fi), A1600 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
Key Features:
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Touch ID fingerprint sensor
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Retina display
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64-bit Apple A7 processor
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Lightweight and compact design