Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Apple iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Apple iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi
key specs
Display	8.30-inch	7.90-inch
Processor	A17 Pro	Apple A7
Front Camera	12-megapixel + No	1.2-megapixel
Resolution	1448x2266 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
OS	iPadOS 18	iOS 8.1
Storage	128GB	16GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + No	5-megapixel
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular	iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi
Release date	October 15, 2024	October 1, 2014
Launched in India	Yes	-
Dimensions (mm)	195.40 x 134.80 x 6.30	200.00 x 134.70 x 7.50
Weight (g)	293.00	331.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight	Silver, Gold, Space Gray
display
Screen size (inches)	8.30	7.90
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Resolution	1448x2266 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	326	326
hardware
Processor	hexa-core	one-core
Processor make	A17 Pro	Apple A7
Internal storage	128GB	16GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel + No	5-megapixel
Rear flash	Yes	No
Front camera	12-megapixel + No	1.2-megapixel
software
Operating system	iPadOS 18	iOS 8.1
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.30	4.00
Headphones	No	3.5mm
Number of SIMs	1	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n
NFC	-	No
Infrared	-	No
USB OTG	-	No
FM	-	No
Wi-Fi Direct	-	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No
sim 1
SIM Type	eSIM	-
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
3G	Yes	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	No
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No

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