The iPad Mini 4 was announced and many people are obviously wondering what the primary differences are between the 3rd and 4th generation models. Basically, there is a bit of a faster processor, its thinner and it has a better rear facing camera.
| iPad Mini 4 | iPad Mini 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 and up (WiFi), $529 and up (cellular) | $399 and up (WiFi), $529 and up (cellular) |
| Thickness | 6.1mm (0.24 inch) | 7.5mm (0.29 inch) |
| Weight | 298 or 304g (0.65 or 0.67 pounds) | 331g or 341g (0.73 or 0.75 pounds) |
| OS | iOS 9 | iOS 8 |
| Display | 7.9-inch IPS LCD Retina display | 7.9-inch IPS LCD Retina display |
| Resolution | 2,048 x 1,536 (326 ppi) | 2,048 x 1,536 (326 ppi) |
| Processor | Apple A8 | Apple A7 |
| Memory | 2 GB | 1GB |
| Storage | 16 / 64 / 128GB | 16 / 64 / 128GB |
| Ports | Lightning | Lightning |
| Front camera | 1.2MP FaceTime | 1.2MP FaceTime, 720p |
| Rear camera | 8MP iSight, f/2.4, 1080p | 5MP iSight, f/2.4, 1080p |
| Cellular radio | Optional GSM/EDGE CDMA UMTS/HSPA/ HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA LTE | Optional GSM/EDGE CDMA UMTS/HSPA/ HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA LTE |
| WiFi | Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.0 |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Michael Kozlowski is the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and has written about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. Newspapers and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times have picked up his articles. He Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.