Apple iPad Mini 3 Buyer's Guide
iPad Mini 3 Release Date: August 2018
Swappasaurus says...
Apple released the iPad Mini 3 in October 2014, and this release kept many of the same features as the previous-generation iPad Mini 2. The display remained the same at 7.9-inches with a resolution of 2048 x 1536, and the Mini 3 was powered by the Apple A7 chip and Apple M7 motion coprocessor. The camera setup was also the same with a 1.2MP on the front and a 5MP on the back. The iPad Mini 3 launched with iOS 8.1 and was available with options for 16GB, 64GB, or 128GB of storage. Other features of the iPad Mini 3 include WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and a 6471 mAh battery. The overall feature set remained the same, however, Apple did add a fingerprint sensor for Touch ID. You can also find the iPad Mini 3 in WiFi-only and WiFi + Cellular variants, with the cellular model also having assisted GPS.
iPad Mini 3 Price
iPad Mini 3 Storage
Swappasaurus says...
The iPad mini 3 is available in three storage configurations. The storage options begin at 16GB and climb to 64GB before maxing out at 128GB.
iPad Mini 3 Colors
Available in 5 colors:
Swappasaurus says...
The iPad mini 3 ships in three different colors: Gold, Silver, and Space Gray. The Gold and Silver models have a white bezel around the display and the Space Gray model has a black bezel around the display.
Color Popularity
White
White is a great color for the iPad Mini 3, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPad Mini 2 Retina.
Shop White iPad Mini 3Gold
Gold is a great color for the iPad Mini 3, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad Mini 2 Retina.
Shop Gold iPad Mini 3Gray
Gray is a great color for the iPad Mini 3, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad Mini 2 Retina.
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Silver is the most popular iPad Mini 3 color choice, a classic available on the previous generation iPad Mini 2 Retina, and others in the iPad family.
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Space Gray is a popular iPad Mini 3 color preference, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad Mini 2 Retina.
Shop Space Gray iPad Mini 3Image Gallery
Swappasaurus says...
Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
Here are real images taken from active Swappa listing under a variety of lighting conditions,
so you can figure out which iPad Mini 3 color is best for you.
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iPad Mini 3 Family
FAQ
The most popular iPad Mini 3 storage option is 64 GB, chosen by 50% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the iPad Mini 3. In January 2026, the average sale price for the 64 GB option was $, the 128 GB option was $, the 16 GB option was $.
The most popular iPad Mini 3 color is Silver, favored by 75% of buyers.
In general, iPad Mini 3 color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on iPad Mini 3 prices.
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