iPad Mini 3

The Apple iPad mini 3 was released in October 2014, featuring a 7.9-inch Retina display and the addition of the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, which was its main upgrade over its predecessor. It is now outdated, no longer receives software updates past iOS 12.5.7, and is not recommended for purchase in 2025 due to poor performance and app compatibility issues.

he Apple iPad mini 3 came in gold, silver, and space gray. Reviews generally describe the display as having a crisp, clean, and bright white, with rich and vibrant colors, although its color reproduction was not top-tier compared to some other tablets. The gold finish was the most significant new color option for this generation.