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The **Apple iPad Mini 3** was announced on October 16, 2014, and released on **October 22, 2014**. It is widely regarded as a **minor update** to the iPad Mini 2 (Retina), with the **only major new feature being Touch ID**. Apple marketed it as a compact, secure tablet for on-the-go users who valued portability and biometric convenience. Starting at **$399** for the 16GB Wi-Fi model, it was positioned as a premium small tablet but faced criticism for lacking significant upgrades over its predecessor. The iPad Mini 3 was discontinued in **September 2015** when the iPad Mini 4 launched.
Key Features (and What’s *Not* New)
- **Touch ID**: The **only hardware addition**—a fingerprint sensor built into the home button for secure unlocking, app authentication, and Apple Pay (in apps and online).
- **Design**: **Identical** to iPad Mini 2—same dimensions, weight, display, cameras, processor, and battery. Measures **7.87 x 5.3 x 0.29 inches (200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm)** and weighs **0.73 lb (331 g) Wi-Fi / 0.75 lb (341 g) cellular**. Available in **Space Gray**, **Silver**, and new **Gold** (with white front).
- **Display**: 7.9-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD **Retina display**, **2048 x 1536 resolution** at **326 ppi**—same sharp, vibrant panel as Mini 2.
- **Performance**: **Unchanged**—Apple **A7 chip** (64-bit, dual-core 1.3 GHz) with **M7 motion coprocessor** and **1 GB RAM**. Adequate for iOS 8 apps, web, and light gaming, but no performance boost.
- **Storage**: 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB (Apple dropped 32 GB tier).
- **Cameras**: Same as Mini 2—**5 MP rear iSight** (1080p video, HDR) and **1.2 MP front FaceTime HD** (720p).
- **Connectivity**: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (dual-channel MIMO), Bluetooth 4.0, Lightning port, optional **4G LTE** (with GPS/GLONASS on cellular models).
- **Battery Life**: Up to **10 hours** Wi-Fi / **9 hours** cellular—same 6,471 mAh (24.3 Wh) battery.
- **Software**: Launched with **iOS 8.1**, upgradable to **iOS 12.5.7** (final supported version). Supports Split View (iOS 9) but not modern iPadOS features.
Specifications Table
* Category | Details |
**Display** | 7.9-inch Retina IPS LCD, 2048 x 1536 (326 ppi), multi-touch |
| **Processor** | Apple A7 (64-bit, dual-core 1.3 GHz) + M7 coprocessor |
| **RAM** | 1 GB DDR3 |
| **Storage** | 16 / 64 / 128 GB |
| **Cameras** | Rear: 5 MP (1080p); Front: 1.2 MP (720p) |
| **Battery** | 6,471 mAh (24.3 Wh), ~10 hours Wi-Fi / 9 hours cellular |
| **Connectivity** | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO), Bluetooth 4.0, Lightning; optional LTE + GPS|
| **Dimensions** | 7.87 x 5.3 x 0.29 inches (200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm) |
| **Weight** | 0.73 lb (331 g) Wi-Fi / 0.75 lb (341 g) cellular |
| **OS Support** | iOS 8.1 to iOS 12.5.7 (latest) |
| **Colors** | Space Gray, Silver, Gold |
| **Sensors** | **Touch ID**, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, compass |
Why It Felt Underwhelming
- **No A8 chip** (unlike iPad Air 2, launched same day).
- **No display lamination or anti-reflective coating**.
- **Same cameras, RAM, and battery**.
- Many reviewers called it a “Touch ID upgrade” rather than a new generation.
#### Legacy (as of November 2025)
- **Obsolete** by Apple (over 7 years since discontinuation)—no official repairs or parts.
- Still runs **iOS 12** apps smoothly: great for reading (Kindle, PDF), streaming (Netflix, YouTube), note-taking (with third-party stylus), or as a **dedicated remote/control panel** (HomeKit, music, smart home).
- **Touch ID** remains useful for quick unlock and secure logins.
- **No Apple Pencil support** (Pencil debuted with iPad Pro in 2015; Mini 4 was first Mini with Pencil).
- Security risk: No updates since 2023—avoid banking or sensitive data.
Best Use Today
- Kids’ tablet (with parental controls)
- E-reader or recipe viewer
- Travel companion (light, long battery)
- Secondary screen or smart home hub
> **Verdict**: The iPad Mini 3 is essentially an **iPad Mini 2 with Touch ID and a Gold color option**. If you need a compact, reliable iOS 12 tablet and already own one, it’s still functional. But for upgrades, skip to **iPad Mini 4 or later** for double RAM, better performance, and Pencil support.
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You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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