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iPad mini 3

LEM Staff - 2014.10.16

The big difference between the iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 is the addition of Apple’s fingerprint sensor in the Home button of the Mini 3. The small difference is the addition of gold to space gray and silver finishes.

iPad Mini 3As with the iPad Air 2, which was introduced at the same time, Apple eliminated the 32 GB model, making the step from 16 GB to 64 GB a $100 difference – not $200 as in the past.

Hardware Overview

Models

  • Announced: 2014.10.16 at $399 (16 GB), $499 (64 GB), and $599 (128 GB). $130 additional for cellular version.
  • Included accessories: USB 2.0 Lightning cable, 10W 2A power adapter
  • Code name: J85
  • Identifiers:
    • WiFi only: iPad4,7
    • Cellular: iPad4,8
  • Model numbers:
    • WiFi only: A1599
    • Cellular: A1600
  • Product numbers:
    • WiFi only: MGNR2 (16 GB gray), MGNV2 (16 GB silver), MGYE2 (16 GB gold), MMGGQ2 (64 GB gray), MGGT2 (64 GB silver), MGY92 (64 GB gold), MGP32 (128 GB gray), MGP42 (128 GB silver), MGYK2 (128 GB gold)
    • Cellular: MH3E2 (16 GB gray), MH3F2 916 GB silver), MH3G2 (16 GB gold), MH372 (64 GB gray), MH382 (64 GB silver), MH392 (64 GB gold), MH3L2 (128 GB gray), MH3M2 (128 GB silver), MH3N2 (128 GB gold)

Technology

  • CPU: 1.3 GHz 64-bit dual-core Apple A7
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Architecture: 64-bit
  • Audio chip: Cirrus Logic CS4398
  • Graphics engine: dual-core PowerVR G6430
  • Display: 7.9″ 2048 x 1536 pixel multitouch screen
  • Cameras
    • rear: 5 MP
    • front: 1.2 MP 720p FaceTime HD
  • Sensors: accelerometer, ambient light, compass, 3-axis gyroscope

Performance

  • Geekbench, single core: 1354
  • Geekbench, multicore: 2423

Connectivity

  • I/O port: Lightning connector
  • WiFi: 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
  • Bluetooth: 4.0
  • Wireless data: UTMS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A/B (800, 1900 MHz), LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, and 26)
  • GPS: WiFi-assisted GPS

Power

  • Battery: 23.8 Watt-hour lithium polymer
  • Battery life: up to 10 hours

Compatibility

  • Original OS: iOS 8.1
  • Maximum OS: current
  • iTunes Versions: iTunes 12 and later.
  • Mac OS Required: OS X 10.6.8 or later
  • Windows Versions Supported: 7, Vista, XP Home or Professional SP 3 or later

Dimensions and Weight

  • Dimensions: 7.87″ x 5.3″ x 0.29″
  • Weight: 0.73 lb. (0.75 lb. for cellular version)

Further Reading

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