iPad mini 3 and iPad mini 4 in comparison: these are the differences
Apple introduced the new iPad mini 4 on September 9, 2015. The differences to the iPad mini 3 can be found in this comparison.
iPad mini 3: Technical data of the predecessor
- Display: The iPad mini 3 has a 7.9 inch screen with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. This leads to a pixel rate of 326 PPI.
- Dimensions: The iPad mini 3 weighs 331 grams and has a depth of 7.5 millimeters.
- Processor: The device runs with an A7 processor, just like the iPhone 5s. In addition, an M7 co-processor is responsible for motion measurements.
- Camera: The tablet has a 5 megapixel camera. This allows you to record time-lapse videos, among other things.
- Wireless technologies: In addition to WLAN a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0 is available for wireless communication.
- Extras: Touch ID was used for the first time in the iPad 3.
iPad mini 4: The small iPad Air 2
Apple has announced that it has installed the technology of the iPad Air 2 in the small iPad mini 4.
- Display: There are no differences from the predecessor on the display. Another 7.9-inch display with 326 PPI is used.
- Dimensions: The iPad mini 4 is a little lighter at just under 300 grams and a little thinner at a depth of 6.1 millimeters.
- Processor: The built-in A8 together with the M8 is significantly stronger than the A7 from the predecessor. Incidentally, this processor is also available in the iPhone 6.
- Camera: The camera has also been revised and now has a resolution of 8 megapixels. In addition to the features of the iPad mini 3, you can now also record slow-motion videos.
- Wireless technologies: The new iPad mini has the more advanced WLAN ac and Bluetooth 4.2.
- Extras: With iOS 9 the iPad mini 4 offers "SplitView". So you can use two active apps side by side.
Conclusion: Small improvements in the iPad mini 4
Compared to the iPad mini 3, the improved performance is particularly noteworthy. In addition, "SplitView" is an exciting feature in iOS 9. One can also positively note the improved handiness. The change is probably not worthwhile for owners of the iPad mini 3. However, owners of an iPad mini 2 will notice a clear difference, especially since you can also use Touch ID with the iPad mini 4 for the first time.
