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Apple iPad Mini 3

Apple iPad Mini 3
₦346,800
Brand: Apple
Category: Tablets
  • Display 7.9 inches Retina HD Display
  • Camera 5 MP Main / 1.2 front
  • Storage 16/64/128 GB
  • CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Apple A7 (28 nm)
  • RAM 1 GB
  • OS iOS 8.1, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

8.5
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 8 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 8 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

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.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1600
CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 - A1601
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A1600
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1601
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850) - A1600
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300) - A1601
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

LAUNCH

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BODY

Dimensions 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 in)
Weight 331 g (Wi-Fi) / 341 g (3G/LTE) (11.68 oz)
Build Brushed Metal
SIM Type Nano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM)

DISPLAY

Display Type LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 7.9 inches, 193.3 cm2 (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~324 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System iOS 8.1, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3
Chipset Apple A7 (28 nm)
CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 1 GB
Card Slot No

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 5 MP
Camera Features F/2.4 aperture, 32mm focal lens (standard), Autofocus
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 1.2 MP
Camera Features face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video Resolution 720p

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP EDR
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
FM Radio No

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Back mounted
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 6470 mAh battery (24.3 Wh)
Wireless Charging No
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. 10 hours
Stand-by 710 hours

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