iPad mini 2 and 3: comparison of optics and memory
- Color: iPad mini 2 in space grey and silver available. The iPad mini 3 are also available with a gold coat of paint.
- Storage: The iPad mini is available in storage variants of 16 and 32 GB. The iPad mini 3 will increase the memory to 16, 64, or 128 GByte of memory.

iPad mini 2 and mini 3 comparison
iPad mini 2 and 3: comparison of the Hardware
Dimensions, weight, camera, and a large part of the built-in technology do not differ in the two models. Only a few Details are different.
- Touch ID: The iPad mini 3 was bought, such as the iPhone 5S, 6 and 6 Plus will have a fingerprint Sensor. So you can unlock your device by finger pressure.
- Apple Pay: Through the fingerprint Sensor, the iPad mini 3 also supports the new payment service Apple Pay. So far, this is only available in the US.
- iOS: The iPad mini 3 is delivered with the latest version of iOS 8. The iPad mini 2 on iOS 8 updated.
Conclusion: iPad mini 2 or iPad mini 3?
- In the Apple Store the base model of the iPad mini 2 with 16 GB memory costs around $ 100 less than the iPad mini 3.
- Who would not want to necessarily need the newest of the newest and to save money, you can boldly pick up the iPad mini 2. The iPad mini 3 offers a little more value that can justify a charge of more than 100 Euro only for the least number of users.
- The complete test report from the iPad mini 3 we will keep in our Hardware area for you.
In the next practical tip we will show you the five best tips to save Battery on the iPad.