Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi vs Apple iPad 3rd generation Wi-Fi comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi	Apple iPad 3rd generation Wi-Fi
key specs
Display	8.30-inch	9.70-inch
Processor	A17 Pro	1GHz one-core
Front Camera	12-megapixel + No	0.3-megapixel
Resolution	1448x2266 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
OS	iPadOS 18	iOS 5.1
Storage	128GB	16GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + No	5-megapixel
RAM	-	1GB
Battery Capacity	-	11560mAh
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi	iPad 3rd generation Wi-Fi
Release date	October 15, 2024	March 1, 2012
Launched in India	Yes	-
Dimensions (mm)	195.40 x 134.80 x 6.30	241.20 x 185.70 x 9.40
Weight (g)	293.00	652.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight	-
Alternate names	-	iPad 3
Battery capacity (mAh)	-	11560
display
Screen size (inches)	8.30	9.70
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Resolution	1448x2266 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	326	264
hardware
Processor	hexa-core	1GHz one-core
Processor make	A17 Pro	-
Internal storage	128GB	16GB
Expandable storage	No	No
RAM	-	1GB
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel + No	5-megapixel
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	12-megapixel + No	0.3-megapixel
software
Operating system	iPadOS 18	iOS 5.1
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.30	-
Headphones	No	3.5mm
GPS	-	Yes
NFC	-	No
Infrared	-	No
USB OTG	-	No
FM	-	No
Wi-Fi Direct	-	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	No
Barometer	Yes	No
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No

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