As an update to the portable iPad Mini 3, Apple just made official its iPad Mini 4 that carries a beefed up processor, double the RAM, and a thinner form factor than its predecessor. Check out the full specs comparison of these two tablets after the break.
| Model | iPad Mini 4 | iPad Mini 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.9-inch 1536 x 2048 IPS Retina Display | 7.9-inch 1536 x 2048 IPS Retina Display |
| Processor | Apple A8 CPU with M8 motion co-processor, 64-bit | Apple A7 CPU with M7 motion co-processor, 64-bit |
| RAM | 2GB RAM | 1GB RAM |
| Internal Storage | 16, 64,128GB | 16, 64,128GB |
| Rear Camera | 8 megapixel iSight rear camera with f/2.4 aperture | 5 megapixel rear camera |
| Front Camera | 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera | 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera |
| Data Connectivity | 3G, LTE | 3G, LTE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, Touch ID | Accelerometer, gyroscope, Touch ID |
| Operating System | iOS 9 | iOS 8.1 |
| Battery | 10-hour battery life | 10-hour battery life |
| Thickness | 6.1mm thick | 7.5mm thick |
| Weight | 298-304 grams | 331-341 grams |
Apple iPad Mini 4 improvements:
- Better processor (A8 CPU with M8 motion co-processor)
- Double the RAM (2GB)
- Better rear camera (8MP)
- Updated Bluetooth (v4.2)
- Latest OS (iOS9)
- Thinner profile (6.1mm)
- Lighter chassis (298-304 grams)
Specs that remained the same:
- Display size (7.9 inches)
- Screen resolution (1536 x 2048)
- Internal storage (16, 64, 128GB)
- Front Camera (1.2MP)
- Data connectivity (3G, LTE)
- Sensors
- Claimed battery life (10 hours)
In terms of details concerning the tablet’s display, we don’t see much of an upgrade. Rather, Apple made some significant improvements in the processing department. The new iPad Mini 4 now has double the original RAM, has a better CPU, and runs on the latest iOS 9 — all these upgrades while having a thinner profile and lighter form factor.
As for the pricing, the iPad Mini 4 will start at $399.
Would you kindly compare ipad mini 2 vs ipad mini 4? Kasi madami hindi nag-upgrade from 2 to 3. Kasi ang liit ng difference. Pero worth it na ba from 2 to 4?