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Apple iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi Only) 16, 64, 128 GB Specs

Identifers: iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi) - MGNV2LL/A* - A1599 - 2848* - iPad4,7

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Apple iPad mini 3The iPad mini 3 models -- including this Wi-Fi only model (A1599) -- are quite similar to the previously introduced iPad mini 2 models, but have a white and gold colored housing option (in addition to white and silver and black and space gray) and include a "Touch ID" fingerprint sensor. They have a variety of different identifiers, too.

The iPad mini 3 models feature a 7.9" 2048x1536 (326 ppi) LED-backlit IPS touch-sensitive display, a dual core 1.3 GHz Apple A7 processor, 1 GB of RAM, and 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of flash memory storage.

Other notable features include dual cameras -- a rear-mounted 5 megapixel "iSight" camera capable of shooting stills and 1080p video and a front-mounted 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera capable of shooting stills and 720p video, dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi with MIMO capability and Bluetooth 4.0, as well as dual microphones and speakers. Connectivity to computers, if desired, and power is provided by the Lightning port.

The battery life of this iPad mini 3 model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music."

This Wi-Fi Only model (A1599) does not support 4G LTE connectivity or A-GPS.

Also see:

  • What are all the differences between the iPad mini 3 models? (In-Depth)
  • What are the major differences between the iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3? (In-Depth)
  • What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad mini 3? Is one the best iPad for me? (Quick Read)

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October 16, 2014 September 9, 2015
1 (2 Cores) 2274
1033 1841
1385 2496
1242 2106
259 492
1.3 GHz* Apple A7
1 GB* 16, 64, 128 GB
Details: *Apple releases no official information regarding the amount of onboard RAM although software and hardware analysis has determined it has 1 GB of RAM.

Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPad mini models? How?
Sync & Charge (Lightning) None
USB Lightning, Headphone
Tablet iPad mini 3
Black or White* Multi-touch
7.9" Color* 2048x1536 (326 ppi)
Details: *The iPad mini 3 models have a 7.9" IPS LED-backlit 2048 by 1536 display (326 ppi) with an "oleophobic" (oil repellent) coating. They also provide video mirroring and video out support up to 1080p using the "Lightning Digital AV Adapter" and the "Lightning to VGA Adapter."

Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How?

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802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO)* 4.0
Details: *All iPad mini 3 configurations support 802.11a/b/g/n on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (dual band) as well as MIMO.
Wi-Fi Only* 5 Megapixels**
Lithium Polymer (23.8 Whr) 10 Hours*
Details: *Apple estimates that this iPad mini 3 provides "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music".
N/A N/A
MGNV2LL/A* iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi)
Details: *MGNV2LL/A refers to the configuration in white/silver with 16 GB of storage. In white/silver with 64 GB of storage and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MGGT2LL/A and MGP42LL/A, respectively. In white/gold, with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MGYE2LL/A, MGY92LL/A, and MGYK2LL/A, respectively. Finally, in black/space gray, with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MGNR2LL/A, MGGQ2LL/A, and MGP32LL/A, respectively.
A1599 (EMC 2848*) iPad4,7
Details: The Model Number (external) is unique to this model.

*Please note that the EMC number is not externally listed on this device.

Also see: All iPads with the A1599 Model Number, the 2848* EMC Number, and the iPad4,7 Model Identifier.
iOS 8.1 (12B410) iOS 12.5.5*
Details: *With the exception of "Health" functionality, this model is fully supported by iOS 8.1 and higher. It is supported by iOS 9, but lacks support for the "Split View" interface feature. It is supported by iOS 10, although it does not support the Raise to Wake or Ride-Booking features. It is supported by the current version of iOS 11. It is supported by the last version of iOS 12, as well, with the exception of the Memoji, Camera Effects, ARKit 2, and Siri Suggestions features. It is not supported by iOS 13 or subsequent versions of the iOS.

Also see: Which iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models support iOS 12? Do some models "partially" support iOS 12? Which ones?
7.87 x 5.3 x 0.29 0.73 lbs. (331 g)
Mac OS X 10.6.8 Windows XP SP2/Vista/7/8
Apple reports that the iPad mini 3 models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV."
N/A
Apple reports that the iPad mini 3 models support "H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format."
The iPad mini 3 models also include a Lightning to USB cable and USB power adapter.

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US$399, US$499, US$599 US$75-US$100
Details: Regardless of color, the iPad mini 3 models originally cost US$399, US$499, and US$599 equipped with 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of storage, respectively.

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Global original prices for the iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi Only) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.

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Original Prices - North & South America

C$439, C$549, C$659 R$1.729, R$2.029, R$2.329
MXN $6,599, $8,299, $9,999 US$399, US$499, US$599

Original Prices - Europe

€389, €489, €589 €399, €499, €599
DKK 2,999, 3,799, 4,599 €409, €509, €609
€399, €505, €605 €389, €489, €589
€409, €509, €609 €399, €499, €599
€379,21, €474,26, €569,30 €399, €499, €599
NOK 3.390, 4.190, 4.990 €409, €509, €609
€389, €489, €589 SEK 3.795, 4.695, 5.595
CHF 439, 549, 659 £319, £399, £479

Original Prices - Asia

RMB 2,888, 3,588, 4,288 HK$3,088, HK$3,888, HK$4,688
Rs 28,900, 35,900, 42,900 Rp 5,499,000, 6,899,000, 8,299,000
¥42,800, ¥53,800, ¥64,800 KRW 480,000, 600,000, 720,000
RM 1,279, 1,599, 1,929 PHP 20,490, 25,490, 30,490
S$548, S$688, S$828 NT$12,900, NT$15,900, NT$18,900
THB 13,400, 16,900, 20,400 VND 9,300,000, 11,699,000, 13,999,000

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

A$499, A$619, A$739 NZ$599, NZ$749, NZ$899


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