Apple iPad Mini 3 Technical Specifications
The Apple iPad Mini 3 was released in October 2014 as an update to the iPad Mini 2. It features a 7.9-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch. The device is powered by the Apple A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and an M7 motion coprocessor, which supports efficient performance and motion tracking.
Memory options include 1GB of RAM, paired with storage capacities of 16GB, 64GB, or 128GB. The iPad Mini 3 runs on iOS 8.1 out of the box, with support for updates up to iOS 12.5.5. It includes a Touch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into the home button for biometric authentication.
Camera hardware consists of a 5-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30 frames per second. The front-facing camera is a 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera with 720p video recording. the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.
The iPad Mini 3 is equipped with a 6471 mAh lithium-polymer battery, providing up to 10 hours of usage on a single charge. Sensors include an accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and digital compass. Physical dimensions measure 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm, and the device weighs approximately 331 grams for the Wi-Fi model and 341 grams for the cellular variant.