Apple iPad mini 3 vs Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad mini 3
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Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPad mini 3
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPad mini 3
Lighter body
Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2048 | 1024 |
| Resolution Width | 1536 | 768 |
| PPI | 324 | 162 |
| Glass Type | Oleophobic coating | Oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 71.7 | 71.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) | PowerVR SGX543MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Apple A7 | Apple A5 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 45 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 6 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 0.5GB RAM, 32GB 0.5GB RAM, 64GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.4, 32mm | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular | face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6470 | 4490 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| talk time | Up to 10 h (multimedia) | Up to 10 h (multimedia) |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 200 | 200 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Weight (g) | 331 | 312 |
| Width (mm) | 134.7 | 134.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, October. Released 2014, October | 2012, October. Released 2012, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - A1454; A1455 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - A1454; A1455 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 - A1600 | 4, 17 - A1454 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - cellular model only | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 3 | Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad mini 3 and Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad mini 3 packs a 6470 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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