Last weeks Apple event showcased unveiling of Apple iPad Air 2, iOS 8.1, Upgradation of iMac models and also the iPad mini 3. When there is successor is announced, earlier device gets a price cut. Apple continued the same trend and iPad Mini 2 price is cut by close to 7k. This gives a thought on whether to upgrade to iPad mini 3 or buy iPad 3 instead of iPad mini 2. Here is an attempt to simplify your confusion. So lets have a quick comparison between Apple iPad Mini 3 Vs iPad Mini 2.
Apple iPad Mini 3 is nothing but addition of Gold Colour option and Touch ID fingerprint scanner. Interms of all other specification it remains same as iPad mini 2.
Display
Apple iPad Mini 3 and iPad Mini 2 with retina display both have 7.9 inch screen with 2048×1536 resolution. As per the data given by Apple, iPad mini 3 doesn’t future Anti glare, laminated display which is introduced in iPad Air 2. This makes the display of both devices exactly same. There is no difference.
Processor
The new iPad mini 3 comes with the same 64 bit A7 processor and M7 motion co processor which is seen on its predecessor. Though, there is no official communication of RAM quantity, it is likely to be 1GB which is same in iPad mini 2 as well.
Build and OS
Both these Apple mini tablets runs on the iOS 8.1 which latest OS available. The thickness also maintained at 7.5mm. All other dimensions and weight remained same. Once again there is no change.
Camera
Once again both iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 share the same camera specification. i.e 5MP primary rear camera and 1.2 MP front facing camera. The software and image processing features also remained same.
Price
This is one of the segment where there is a huge difference and this is the key point which differentiates between two according to me. As of now basic WiFi only model of iPad mini 2 priced at 21,900 wherein iPad mini 3 is price is 28,900. The difference is 7k.
Verdict: From the above comparisons, we can conclude that Apple iPad mini 2 is much value for money buy. The Gold colour variation and Touch ID sensor is not worth 7 thousand rupees according to me. I would suggest you to buy iPad mini 2 rather than the iPad mini 3 in India as Touch ID based payments are not available in India as of now.
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