Apple iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 2 & iPad Mini Specs Comparison Table 17 Oct 2014

Apple today introduced Apple iPad Air 2 and Apple iPad Mini 3, the thinnest and most powerful iPad ever.

Now just 6.1 mm thin and weighing less than a pound, iPad Air 2 features an improved Retina display for enhanced contrast and richer, more vibrant colors, and better cameras for taking stunning photos and videos.

Find out the differences between the new models in the table below

iPad	iPad Air 2	iPad Air	iPad mini 3	iPad mini 2	iPad mini
Finish	Silver Gold Space Grey	Silver Space Grey	Silver Gold Space Grey	Silver Space Grey	Silver Space Grey
Capacity and Price1	Wi-Fi model: 16GB RM 1,599 64GB RM 1,929 128GB RM 2,249 Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 16GB RM 2,029 64GB RM 2,349 128GB RM 2,679	Wi-Fi model: 16GB RM 1,279 32GB RM 1,449 Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 16GB RM 1,699 32GB RM 1,869	Wi-Fi model: 16GB RM 1,279 64GB RM 1,599 128GB RM 1,929 Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 16GB RM 1,699 64GB RM 2,029 128GB RM 2,349	Wi-Fi model: 16GB RM 969 32GB RM 1,139 Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 16GB RM 1,399 32GB RM 1,569	Wi-Fi model: 16GB RM 799 Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 16GB RM 1,229
Display	Retina display 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 2048×1536 resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Fully laminated display	Retina display 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 2048×1536 resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating — —	Retina display 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 2048×1536 resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating — —	Retina display 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 2048×1536 resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating — —	— 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 1024×768 resolution at 163 pixels per inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating — —
Dimensions2	Height: 240 mm (9.4 inches) Width: 169.5 mm (6.6 inches) Depth: 6.1 mm (0.24 inches)	Height: 240 mm (9.4 inches) Width: 169.5 mm (6.6 inches) Depth: 7.5 mm (0.29 inches)	Height: 200 mm (7.87 inches) Width: 134.7 mm (5.3 inches) Depth: 7.5 mm (0.29 inches)	Height: 200 mm (7.87 inches) Width: 134.7 mm (5.3 inches) Depth: 7.5 mm (0.29 inches)	Height: 200 mm (7.87 inches) Width: 134.7 mm (5.3 inches) Depth: 7.2 mm (0.28 inches)
Weight2	Wi-Fi model: 437 g (0.96 pounds) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 444 g (0.98 pounds)	Wi-Fi model: 469 g (1 pound) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 478 g (1.05 pounds)	Wi-Fi model: 331 g (0.73 pounds) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 341 g (0.75 pounds)	Wi-Fi model: 331 g (0.73 pounds) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 341 g (0.75 pounds)	Wi-Fi model: 308 g (0.68 pounds) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 312 g (0.69 pounds)
Chip	A8X chip with 64-bit architecture and M8 motion coprocessor	A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor	A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor	A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor	A5 chip
Touch ID	Fingerprint identity sensor	—	Fingerprint identity sensor	—	—
Cameras	FaceTime HD camera: 1.2MP photos 720p HD video FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or a mobile network3 Face detection Backside illumination iSight camera: 8MP photos Autofocus Face detection Backside illumination Five-element lens Hybrid IR filter ƒ/2.4 aperture HDR photos Panorama Burst mode	FaceTime HD camera: 1.2MP photos 720p HD video FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or a mobile network3 Face detection Backside illumination iSight camera: 5MP photos Autofocus Face detection Backside illumination Five-element lens Hybrid IR filter ƒ/2.4 aperture HDR photos Panorama —	FaceTime HD camera: 1.2MP photos 720p HD video FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or a mobile network3 Face detection Backside illumination iSight camera: 5MP photos Autofocus Face detection Backside illumination Five-element lens Hybrid IR filter ƒ/2.4 aperture HDR photos Panorama —	FaceTime HD camera: 1.2MP photos 720p HD video FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or a mobile network3 Face detection Backside illumination iSight camera: 5MP photos Autofocus Face detection Backside illumination Five-element lens Hybrid IR filter ƒ/2.4 aperture HDR photos Panorama —	FaceTime HD camera: 1.2MP photos 720p HD video FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or a mobile network3 Face detection Backside illumination iSight camera: 5MP photos Autofocus Face detection Backside illumination Five-element lens Hybrid IR filter ƒ/2.4 aperture HDR photos — —
Video Recording (1080p HD)	Tap to focus while recording Video stabilisation Face detection Backside illumination 3x video zoom Time-lapse video Slo-mo video	Tap to focus while recording Video stabilisation Face detection Backside illumination 3x video zoom Time-lapse video —	Tap to focus while recording Video stabilisation Face detection Backside illumination 3x video zoom Time-lapse video —	Tap to focus while recording Video stabilisation Face detection Backside illumination 3x video zoom Time-lapse video —	Tap to focus while recording Video stabilisation Face detection Backside illumination — Time-lapse video —
Mobile and Wireless	Wi-Fi model: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology Wi-Fi + Cellular model: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology GSM/EDGE CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/ DC-HSDPA 4G LTE4 Data only5	Wi-Fi model: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology Wi-Fi + Cellular model: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology GSM/EDGE CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/ DC-HSDPA 4G LTE4 Data only5	Wi-Fi model: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology Wi-Fi + Cellular model: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology GSM/EDGE CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/ DC-HSDPA 4G LTE4 Data only5	Wi-Fi model: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology Wi-Fi + Cellular model: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology GSM/EDGE CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/ DC-HSDPA 4G LTE4 Data only5	Wi-Fi model: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) — Bluetooth 4.0 technology Wi-Fi + Cellular model: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Bluetooth 4.0 technology GSM/EDGE UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/ DC-HSDPA 4G LTE4 Data only5
SIM Card	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Connector	Lightning	Lightning	Lightning	Lightning	Lightning
Battery Life6	Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system	Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system	Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system	Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system	Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
Sensors	Touch ID Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer	— Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Ambient light sensor —	Touch ID Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Ambient light sensor —	— Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Ambient light sensor —	— Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Ambient light sensor —