Apple iPad mini 2021

Display8.3" 1488 x 2266 pixels
ChipsetApple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Main camera12MP
Battery5078 mAh
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Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Launch

Announced
2021, September 14
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in)
Weight
293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
Durability
Stylus support

Display

Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Size
8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

OS
iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.93 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core)

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Module
12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Features
HDR · 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 5078 mAh (19.3 Wh)

Misc

Colors
Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight
Models
A2568, iPad14,1, iPad14,2
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performance
A15 Bionic, 5-core GPUThe same processor as the iPhone 13 handles productivity apps, illustration software, and video editing without lag; 4GB RAM means you can keep several apps open at once.
display
8.3 inches, 327 ppi, 500 nitsSharp text and images on a small tablet screen readable in bright sunlight; the 3:2 aspect ratio leaves more room on screen when you split-view apps or read documents.
battery
5078 mAh, about 8 to 10 hours screen timeWith mixed use (web, email, streaming, drawing), you'll get through a full day without recharging; heavier work like 4K video editing will cut into that.
camera
12MP main, 122° ultrawide frontThe rear camera shoots 4K and handles HDR for balanced exposure in tricky light; the front camera's wide angle is built for video calls and group selfies from an arm's length.
storage
64GB or 256GB, 4GB RAM, no expansionStart with 64GB if you stream everything and use iCloud; pick 256GB if you keep music, videos, or large design files locally, since there is no SD card slot to add space later.
connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, 5G on cellular model onlyWi-Fi 6 means faster data at home or cafes with modern routers; if you add cellular, you get 5G and can use data anywhere, but the device will weigh 4 grams more.
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