Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi vs Microsoft Surface 3 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi	Microsoft Surface 3
key specs
Display	8.30-inch	10.80-inch
Processor	A17 Pro	Intel Atom x7-Z8700
Front Camera	12-megapixel + No	3.5-megapixel
Resolution	1448x2266 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
OS	iPadOS 18	Windows 8.1
Storage	128GB	64GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + No	8-megapixel
RAM	-	2GB
general
Brand	Apple	Microsoft
Model	iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi	Surface 3
Release date	October 15, 2024	March 1, 2015
Launched in India	Yes	-
Dimensions (mm)	195.40 x 134.80 x 6.30	267.00 x 187.00 x 8.70
Weight (g)	293.00	622.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight	-
display
Screen size (inches)	8.30	10.80
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Resolution	1448x2266 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	326	-
hardware
Processor	hexa-core	1.6GHz quad-core
Processor make	A17 Pro	Intel Atom x7-Z8700
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	Yes
RAM	-	2GB
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel + No	8-megapixel
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	12-megapixel + No	3.5-megapixel
software
Operating system	iPadOS 18	Windows 8.1
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.30	4.00
Headphones	No	3.5mm
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	-	No
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	Yes
Barometer	Yes	No
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	Yes
Temperature sensor	-	No

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