Rating 4.2 72 reviews

A newer model iPad Mini 4 7.9in WiFi 16GB was released in October 2015.

Manufacturer: Apple
price $395.00
Storage
Wired
12 years ago

Review: Apple iPad Mini 3

This is the iPad mini we've all been waiting for. When the first generation iPad mini debuted in 2012, it was a terrific product. Apple's first stab at a smaller tablet looked more far more elegant than the competition, managed to squeeze a larger 7.9-inch display in a traditionally 7-inch tablet...
Pros:
  • Gorgeous 2048 x 1536 pixel display
  • 10-plus hour battery life will more than serve your cross-country plane flight, or close to a week of casual daily use
  • A7 processor (with M7 co-processor) offers more power than you may ever need on a 7-inch tablet
  • Tons of Retina-optimized apps to choose from
Cons:
  • Pricey---similar sized and specced tablets go for closer to $200
  • Stereo speakers both located on one end of the device
  • Would be nice if it had better networking capabilities
Read more on Wired
PC Advisor
11 years ago

Apple iPad mini 3 review

The iPad mini 3 is a great tablet in almost every way, and if that verdict sounds familiar, it's because that was our conclusion about the iPad mini 2. Apart from the Touch ID fingerprint reader and the option of a gold-coloured back, there's no difference between the two models.
Read more on PC Advisor
cellphones.ca
11 years ago

Apple iPad Mini 3

With the Apple iPad Mini 3 , Apple once again splits the specs between the larger iPad and its smaller sibling. How does the Mini 3 compare to the rest of the small tablet offerings on the market? Let's see how the reviews look!
Pros:
  • Touch ID support
  • Great battery life
  • Peppy performance
  • Apple SIM
Cons:
  • Little difference from iPad Mini 2
  • No NFC
  • Price
Read more on cellphones.ca
mashable.com
11 years ago

Apple iPad Mini 3: Premium Price for a Not-So-Premium Product

What can I say about the iPad mini 3 that hasn't already been said? No, seriously, what can I say? Apple's latest mini is essentially the same product as the first iPad Mini With Retina display with exactly four upgrades, only three of which are significant.
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LAPTOP Magazine
11 years ago

Apple iPad mini 3 Review

For those who are dying to use Apple Pay for online purchases and don't want to bother with passwords, the iPad mini 3 is a solid pick, but the iPad Air 2's faster A8X chip, richer anti-reflective display and better 8-MP camera make that the best tablet in Apple's lineup.
Read more on LAPTOP Magazine
Guardian
11 years ago

Apple iPad mini 3 review: a touch more of the same

Apple's smaller tablet is about the size of a book and gains a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, gold colour and extra storage option – but that's it
Pros:
  • compact
  • good screen
  • fingerprint sensor
  • good battery life
  • solid build
Cons:
  • barely any change from last year
  • expensive
  • no expandable storage
  • square screen
Read more on Guardian
CNET
11 years ago

Apple Ipad Mini 3 review

One of 2013's best, the iPad Mini 3 is still a compelling choice despite the lack of upgrades. However, the nearly identical and significantly cheaper iPad Mini 2 is a smarter buy.
Pros:
  • Though we're disappointed by the lack of upgrades, Apple's smaller iPad is still a great choice. Both the display and battery life are excellent, and the addition of Touch ID takes care of our biggest complaint from the previous version.
Cons:
  • Other than a gold option and Touch ID, the iPad Mini 3 is identical to its predecessor. It lacks the processor and camera upgrade of its big brother, the Air 2, and it's still priced at the high end for midsize tablets.
Read more on CNET
The Verge
11 years ago

Apple iPad mini 3 review

For the past few years, most of the technology world has ruled by a cold, hard truth: to get the best thing, you pretty much had to get the biggest thing . Every Android phone was bigger than the last, and the smaller ones were always disappointing. Apple, though, staunchly resisted this trend.
Pros:
  • iPad app ecosystem
  • Strong battery life
  • Beautiful hardware
Cons:
  • Last year's screen
  • Last year's processor
  • Last year's camera
Read more on The Verge
Engadget
11 years ago

The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 review

The iPad Air 2 is Apple's most powerful tablet yet, and is incredibly thin and light. It's a solid upgrade over last year's Air, and should definitely be one of your top tablet considerations.
Pros:
  • Beautiful
  • thin aluminum design
  • Incredibly powerful A8X chip
  • Touch ID included
  • Upgraded camera
  • Touch ID now comes included
  • Long battery life
  • Good performance
Cons:
  • Battery life could be better
  • Some will miss the mute switch
  • Only a couple of upgrades
  • Commands a $100 premium over last year's model
Read more on Engadget
Mashable
11 years ago

What can I say about the iPad mini 3 that hasn't already been said No, seriously, what can I say Apple's latest mini is essentially the same product as the first iPad Mini With Retina display with exactly four upgrades, only three of which are significant.
Read more on Mashable
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