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iPad Air 2 vs iPad Air and iPad Mini 2 vs iPad Mini 3

October 18, 2014

Now that the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3 have been launched, its time to take a quick comparative look at how these two models measure up against the previous models. While the iPad Air 2 promises to deliver faster and much improved performances compared to the iPad Air, the older model is a very capable tablet on its own. And with Apple announcing deep price cuts on the older models, it makes sense to evaluate if the new device improvements are truly significant to make that upgrade worthwhile.  For example, if playing GPU intensive games are very important to you, you might want to make that switch over to the Air 2.

As far as the iPad Mini 3 goes, its practically the same device as the iPad Mini Retina (also called iPad Mini 2) and the only reason you may want to make the move is if you are interested in Touch ID or a gold colored device. Either way, here is a quick comparison chart showing whats improved and what’s not between the iPad Air 2 vs iPad Air and the iPad Mini 2 vs iPad Mini 3.

iPad Air 2 vs iPad Air

ipad air 2 vs ipad air

Tech  Specs iPad Air 2 iPad Air
Display
  • Retina Display
  • 9.7 inch LED Backlit
  • Multi-touch display with IPS technology
  • 2048×1536 resolution at 264 ppi
  • Fingerprint resistant oleophobic coating
  • Fully laminated display
  • Antireflective coating
  • Retina Display
  • 9.7 inch LED Backlit
  • Multi-touch display with IPS technology
  • 2048×1536 resolution at 264 ppi
  • Fingerprint resistant oleophobic coating
Weight
  • WiFi: 437 grams
  • WiFi+Cellular: 444 grams
  • WiFi: 469 grams
  • WiFi+Cellular: 478 grams
Dimensions 240 mm x 169.5 mm x 6.1 mm (9.4 inches x6.6 inches x.24 inch) 240 mm x 169.5 mm x 7.5 mm (9.4 inches x6.6 inches x.29 inch)
Chip A8X Chip with 64-bit architecture and M8 motion coprocessor A7 Chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor
Touch ID Fingerprint identity sensor                   –
Facetime HD camera
  • 1.2 MP photos
  • 720p HD video
  • Facetime video calling
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
  • 1.2 MP photos
  • 720p HD video
  • Facetime video calling
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
iSight camera
  • 8 MP photos
  • Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
  • 5-element lens
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • f/2.4 aperture
  • HDR photos
  • Panorama
  • Burst mode
  • 5 MP photos
  • Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
  • 5-element lens
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • f/2.4 aperture
  • HDR photos
  • Panorama
Video Recording
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • Video stabilization
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
  • 3x video zoom
  • Time lapse video
  • Slo-mo video
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • Video stabilization
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
  • 3x video zoom
  • Time lapse video
WiFi & Cellular
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual channel 2.4GHz and 5 GHz
  • MIMO
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • GSM/EDGE
  • CDMA EV-Do Rev.A and Rev.B
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
  • LTE
  • Data only
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual channel 2.4GHz and 5 GHz
  • MIMO
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • GSM/EDGE
  • CDMA EV-Do Rev.A and Rev.B
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
  • LTE
  • Data only
SIM Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connector Lightning Connector Lightning Connector
Battery Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
Sensors
  • Touch ID
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Barometer
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light sensor
Capacity & Price
WiFi
  • 16GB: $499
  • 64GB: $599
  • 128GB: $699
  • 16GB: $399
  • 32GB: $449

 

Capacity & Price
WiFi+Cellular
  • 16GB: $629
  • 64GB: $729
  • 128GB: $829
  • 16GB: $529
  • 32GB: $579

 

iPad Mini 2 vs iPad Mini 3

ipad mini 3 vs ipad mini 2

Tech  Specs iPad Mini 3 iPad Mini 2
Display
  • Retina Display
  • 7.9 inch LED Backlit
  • Multi-touch display with IPS technology
  • 2048×1536 resolution at 326 ppi
  • Fingerprint resistant oleophobic coating
  • Retina Display
  • 7.9 inch LED Backlit
  • Multi-touch display with IPS technology
  • 2048×1536 resolution at 326 ppi
  • Fingerprint resistant oleophobic coating
Weight
  • WiFi: 331 grams
  • WiFi+Cellular: 341 grams
  • WiFi: 331 grams
  • WiFi+Cellular: 341 grams
Dimensions 200 mm x 134.7 mm x 7.5 mm (7.87 inches x5.3 inches x.29 inch) 200 mm x 134.7 mm x 7.5 mm (7.87 inches x5.3 inches x.29 inch)
Chip A7 Chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor A7 Chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor
Touch ID Fingerprint identity sensor                   –
Facetime HD camera
  • 1.2 MP photos
  • 720p HD video
  • Facetime video calling
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
  • 1.2 MP photos
  • 720p HD video
  • Facetime video calling
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
iSight camera
  • 5 MP photos
  • Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
  • 5-element lens
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • f/2.4 aperture
  • HDR photos
  • Panorama
  • 5 MP photos
  • Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
  • 5-element lens
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • f/2.4 aperture
  • HDR photos
  • Panorama
Video Recording
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • Video stabilization
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
  • 3x video zoom
  • Time lapse video
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • Video stabilization
  • Face detection
  • Back illumination
  • 3x video zoom
  • Time lapse video
WiFi & Cellular
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual channel 2.4GHz and 5 GHz
  • MIMO
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • GSM/EDGE
  • CDMA EV-Do Rev.A and Rev.B
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
  • LTE
  • Data only
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual channel 2.4GHz and 5 GHz
  • MIMO
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • GSM/EDGE
  • CDMA EV-Do Rev.A and Rev.B
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
  • LTE
  • Data only
SIM Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connector Lightning Connector Lightning Connector
Battery Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
Sensors
  • Touch ID
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light sensor
Capacity & Price
WiFi
  • 16GB: $399
  • 64GB: $499
  • 128GB: $599
  • 16GB: $299
  • 32GB: $349

 

Capacity & Price
WiFi+Cellular
  • 16GB: $529
  • 64GB: $629
  • 128GB: $729
  • 16GB: $429
  • 32GB: $479

 

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