iPad Mini

{{Short description|Small tablet computers by Apple Inc.}}

{{About|the line of devices|the first device marketed with this name|iPad Mini (1st generation)|the device currently marketed with this name|iPad Mini (7th generation)}}

{{Distinguish|iPod Mini}}

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| name = iPad Mini

| logo = File:IPad Mini logo (2021).svg

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| caption = iPad mini (7th generation)

| developer = Apple Inc.

| manufacturer = Foxconn, Pegatron{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/17/pegatron-ipad-mini-iphone-5|title=Pegatron reportedly nabs 50 to 60 percent of iPad mini orders, breaks up Foxconn's monopoly|work=Engadget|publisher=AOL|first=Richard|last=Lai|date=September 17, 2012|access-date=November 11, 2012|archive-date=November 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106011254/http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/17/pegatron-ipad-mini-iphone-5/|url-status=live}}

| family = iPad

| type = Tablet computer

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| os = iOS (2012–2019)
iPadOS (2019–present)

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{{iPad models}}

The iPad Mini (branded and marketed as iPad mini) is a line of small tablet computers developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is a sub-series of the iPad line of tablets, with screen sizes of 7.9 inches and 8.3 inches. The first-generation iPad Mini was announced on October 23, 2012, and was released on November 2, 2012, in nearly all of Apple's markets.{{cite news|url=http://gadgetian.com/43116/apple-ipad-mini-announced-starts-329-pre-order-oct-26-nov-2|title=Apple iPad mini will be Available on November 2|publisher=Gadgetian|date=October 23, 2012|access-date=October 23, 2012|archive-date=March 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130309155213/http://gadgetian.com/43116/apple-ipad-mini-announced-starts-329-pre-order-oct-26-nov-2/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.webpronews.com/ipad-mini-release-date-is-november-2nd-for-wi-fi-models-2012-10|title=iPad Mini Release Date Is November 2nd (For Wi-Fi Models)|publisher=WebProNews|date=October 24, 2012|access-date=October 24, 2012|archive-date=October 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192436/http://www.webpronews.com/ipad-mini-release-date-is-november-2nd-for-wi-fi-models-2012-10|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare|title=Apple – iPad – Compare iPad models.|publisher=Apple|date=October 24, 2012|access-date=October 24, 2012|archive-date=September 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928134409/https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://amog.com/tech/154962-apples-ipad-mini-preorder-thailand|title=Apple iPad Mini Available for Pre-order in Thailand|date=November 3, 2012|access-date=November 3, 2012|archive-date=November 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103205142/http://amog.com/tech/154962-apples-ipad-mini-preorder-thailand/|url-status=live}} It featured similar internal specifications to the iPad 2, including its display resolution.

The iPad Mini 2, with an A7 processor and a Retina display, was announced on October 22, 2013, and released on November 12, 2013. The iPad Mini 3 was announced on October 16, 2014 and was released on October 22, 2014, alongside the iPad Air 2; it features the same external hardware as the Mini 2 and the addition of a Touch ID fingerprint sensor compatible with Apple Pay.{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/10/16/6988209/apple-ipad-mini-3-touch-id-fingerprint-sensor-announced|title=Apple introduces iPad Mini 3 with Touch ID, but an old processor|author=ChrisWelch|publisher=Vox Media|work=The Verge|date=October 16, 2014|access-date=August 31, 2017|archive-date=July 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708195912/https://www.theverge.com/2014/10/16/6988209/apple-ipad-mini-3-touch-id-fingerprint-sensor-announced|url-status=live}} On September 9, 2015, Apple released the iPad Mini 4; which is a smaller version of the iPad Air 2. On March 18, 2019, Apple released the fifth-generation iPad Mini with support for the Apple Pencil alongside the third-generation iPad Air. The sixth-generation iPad Mini was announced on September 14, 2021 alongside the ninth-generation iPad, with both devices being released on September 24, 2021. Matching the new design language of the current Pro and Air iPads, features included a larger 8.3-inch full-screen display, USB-C port (instead of Lightning), top button with Touch ID (with home button removed), and support for the second-generation Apple Pencil. The seventh-generation iPad Mini was announced in a press release on October 15, 2024 and released on October 23, 2024. Featuring a near identical design to the sixth-generation, this model came with a more powerful A17 Pro chipset, allowing for Apple Intelligence features with iPadOS 18. Problems with "jelly-scrolling" in the previous model has also been reduced. This model additionally supports the Apple Pencil Pro, but drops support for the second-generation Pencil due to a change in magnets.

History

On October 16, 2012, Apple announced plans for a media event on October 23 at the California Theatre in San Jose, California.{{cite web|url=http://bgr.com/2012/10/16/ipad-mini-launch-date-event|title=iPad mini launch: Apple's sends invitations for iPad mini unveiling|publisher=BGR|date=October 16, 2012|access-date=October 24, 2012|archive-date=October 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019222341/http://www.bgr.com/2012/10/16/ipad-mini-launch-date-event/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57528109-37/ipad-mini-anyone-apple-sets-oct-23-event|title=iPad Mini, anyone? Apple sets Oct. 23 event | Apple – CNET News|publisher=Cnet.com|first=Josh|last=Lowensohn|date=October 16, 2012|access-date=October 24, 2012|archive-date=October 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021041627/http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57528109-37/ipad-mini-anyone-apple-sets-oct-23-event/|url-status=live}} The company did not give the subject of the event, but it was widely expected to be the iPad Mini.{{cite news|last1=Myslewski|first1=Rik|title=It's official: Apple will reveal 'a little more' on October 23|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10/16/apple_october_23_event_invitations/|access-date=August 17, 2015|publisher=The Register|date=October 16, 2012|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924125017/http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10/16/apple_october_23_event_invitations/|url-status=live}} At the event, Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced a new version of MacBook family and new generations of the MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and the iMac, then unveiled the fourth-generation iPad and the iPad Mini.{{cite web| url= http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apple-debuts-ipad-mini-tablet-20121022,0,1777282.story| title= Apple debuts iPad mini tablet| work= Los Angeles Times| first= Andrea| last= Chang| date= October 22, 2012| access-date= October 24, 2012| archive-date= October 31, 2013| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131031034914/http://articles.latimes.com/2012/oct/23/business/la-fi-tn-apple-debuts-ipad-mini-tablet-20121022| url-status= live}}

Features

= Software =

{{See also|iOS|iPadOS|iOS 6|iOS 7|iOS 8|iOS 9|iOS 10|iOS 11|iOS 12|iPadOS 13|iPadOS 14|iPadOS 15|iPadOS 16|iPadOS 17|iPadOS 18}}

The iPad Mini comes with several pre-installed applications, including Siri, Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, Music, iTunes, App Store, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Game Center, Photo Booth, and Contacts.{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/built-in-apps|title=The new iPad – Amazing iPad apps, built right in.|publisher=Apple|date=March 7, 2012|access-date=March 14, 2012|archive-date=March 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314080217/http://www.apple.com/ipad/built-in-apps/|url-status=live}} Like all iOS devices, the iPad can sync content and other data with a Mac or PC using iTunes and to Apple's iCloud online service. Although the tablet is not designed to make telephone calls over a cellular network, users can use a headset or the built-in speaker and microphone and place phone calls over Wi-Fi or cellular using a VoIP application, such as Skype.{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/01/apple-confirms-3g-voip-apps-on-ipad-iphone-ipod-touch-skype-is-waiting.html|title=Apple confirms 3G VoIP apps on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Skype is waiting|newspaper=LA Times|first=David|last=Sarno|date=January 29, 2010|access-date=March 31, 2012|archive-date=November 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112003106/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/01/apple-confirms-3g-voip-apps-on-ipad-iphone-ipod-touch-skype-is-waiting.html|url-status=live}} iPads offer dictation when connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network.

Applications from Apple and third-party developers can be downloaded through the App Store, an application distribution market for iOS that is maintained and regulated by Apple. The service allows users to browse and purchase applications. Optional apps from Apple that can be purchased through the App Store include GarageBand, iMovie, iPhoto, and the iWork apps (Pages, Keynote, and Numbers) are available.{{cite news|url=http://www.efi-news.com/2011/09/ipad-drastic-and-far-reaching-change-in.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111030135119/http://www.efi-news.com/2011/09/ipad-drastic-and-far-reaching-change-in.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=October 30, 2011 |title=iPad – the Musician's Genie |work=EF News International |publisher=Eastern Fare Music Foundation |first=Jim |last=Ankan Deka |date=September 14, 2011 |access-date=March 31, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}

The device has an optional iBooks application, which displays books and other ePub-format content downloaded from the iBookstore.{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/the-apple-ipad|title=The Apple iPad: starting at $499|work=Engadget|publisher=AOL|first=Nilay|last=Patel|author-link=Nilay Patel|date=January 27, 2010|access-date=April 20, 2012|archive-date=April 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419204941/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/the-apple-ipad|url-status=live}} Several major book publishers including Penguin Books, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and Macmillan have committed to publishing books for the device.{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/live-from-the-apple-tablet-latest-creation-event|title=Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event|work=Engadget|publisher=AOL|first=Joshua|last=Topolsky|author-link=Joshua Topolsky|date=January 27, 2010|access-date=February 4, 2010|archive-date=January 30, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100130212256/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/live-from-the-apple-tablet-latest-creation-event|url-status=live}} Despite the iPad being a direct competitor to both the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook,{{cite web|url=http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/12/09/apple.device.at.1m.a.month.70.30.revenue.split|title=Apple tablet due March, to get Kindle-killer book deal?|work=Electronista|publisher=MacNN|date=December 9, 2009|access-date=April 20, 2012|archive-date=October 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023061751/http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/12/09/apple.device.at.1m.a.month.70.30.revenue.split/|url-status=live}} both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble offer e-reader apps for the iPad.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=sa_menu_karl3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771|title=Free Kindle Reading Apps|publisher=Amazon.com|access-date=April 20, 2012|archive-date=April 6, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110406110632/http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=sa_menu_karl3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook-for-iPad/379002216|title=Free Nook app for iPad, Download eReader app – Barnes & Noble|publisher=Barnes & Noble|access-date=April 20, 2012|archive-date=June 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627035103/http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook-for-iPad/379002216|url-status=live}}

On June 8, 2015, it was announced at the WWDC that all four generations of the iPad Mini would support iOS 9. However, certain new multitasking features, such as Slide Over and Picture in Picture, will be limited to the second, third, and fourth generation. Split View, another new multitasking feature, is available only on the iPad Mini 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/|title=Apple – iOS 9|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=September 9, 2017|archive-date=November 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101174222/https://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/|url-status=live}}

The current version of iPadOS, iPadOS 16, is supported on iPad Mini 5 and up. The upgrade to this version is available as a free download.{{fact|date=October 2024}}

The first-generation iPad Mini shipped with iOS 6.0{{cite web|url=http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/11/08/ipad-mini-lte-models-set-to-ship-in-five-days|title=iPad mini LTE models set to ship in five days|publisher=AppleInsider|first=Daniel|last=Eran|date=November 8, 2012|access-date=November 8, 2012|archive-date=November 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112123758/http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/11/08/ipad-mini-lte-models-set-to-ship-in-five-days|url-status=live}} and the highest supported version is iOS 9.3.6 (for cellular models) or iOS 9.3.5 (for Wi-Fi models).

= Hardware =

{{See also|iPad#Hardware}}

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There are four buttons and one switch on the iPad Mini, including a "home" button near the display that returns the user to the home screen, and three aluminum buttons on the right side and top: wake/sleep and volume up and volume down, plus a software-controlled switch whose function varies with software updates. The tablet is manufactured either with or without the capability to communicate over a cellular network. All models can connect to a wireless LAN via Wi-Fi. The iPad Mini is available with 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB{{efn|name=storageunits|1 GB {{=}} 1 billion bytes}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/ipad/whats-iphone-ipod-ipads-true-formatted-storage-capacity-3511773/ |title=What's the true formatted storage capacity of an iPhone, iPad or iPod? |access-date=March 22, 2020 |archive-date=September 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927230450/https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/ipad/whats-iphone-ipod-ipads-true-formatted-storage-capacity-3511773/ |url-status=live }}) of internal flash memory, with no expansion option. Apple sells a "camera connection kit" with an SD card reader, but it can be used only to transfer photos and videos.

The first-generation iPad Mini features partially the same hardware as the iPad 2. Both screens have resolutions of 1024 × 768, but the iPad Mini has a smaller screen and thus higher pixel density than iPad 2 (163 PPI vs. 132 PPI). Unlike the iPad 2, it has 5 MP and 1.2 MP cameras and the Lightning connector. The system-on-chip is A5, which is the same one found in the later revision of the iPad 2 (32 nm). The audio processor is the same found in iPhone 5 and iPad 4th generation, which allows the iPad Mini to have Siri and voice dictation unlike the iPad 2. The graphics processor (GPU) of the first-generation iPad Mini is the same one found in the iPad 2 (PowerVR SGX543MP2).{{cite web|url=http://versusio.com/en/apple-iphone-5-64gb-vs-apple-ipad-mini-64gb-wifi-cellular|title=16 Reasons for the Apple iPhone 5 64GB|publisher=Versusio|access-date=February 7, 2013|archive-date=May 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523122106/http://versusio.com/en/apple-iphone-5-64gb-vs-apple-ipad-mini-64gb-wifi-cellular|url-status=live}}

iPads with a data connection can download data through cellphone networks, but can not make voice calls. They can act as a hotspot, sharing the Internet connection over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB.{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/features|title=The new iPad: It's a Breakthrough because it features are.|publisher=Apple|date=March 7, 2012|access-date=March 11, 2012|archive-date=September 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917210336/http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/|url-status=live}}

= Accessories =

{{Main|iPad accessories}}

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The Smart Cover, introduced with the iPad 2, is a screen protector that magnetically attaches to the face of the iPad. A smaller version is now available for iPad Mini. The cover has three folds, which allow it to convert into a stand, held together by magnets.{{cite web|url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad-2-Smart-Cover-Teardown/5089/1|title=iPad 2 Smart Cover Teardown|date=March 13, 2011|publisher=iFixit|access-date=April 16, 2012|archive-date=September 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130905121158/http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad-2-Smart-Cover-Teardown/5089/1|url-status=live}} Smart Covers have a microfiber bottom that cleans the front of the iPad, and wakes up the unit when the cover is removed. It comes in six colors of polyurethane.{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/smart-cover|title=Apple – Smart Cover|publisher=Apple|date=March 2, 2011|access-date=April 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307213920/https://www.apple.com/ipad/smart-cover/|archive-date=March 7, 2011|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.macgasm.net/2011/10/24/ipad-2-smart-cover-colors-revised|title=iPad 2 Smart Cover colors revised|publisher=Macgasm|first=Josh|last=Wright|date=October 24, 2011|access-date=March 30, 2012|archive-date=October 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111027215104/http://www.macgasm.net/2011/10/24/ipad-2-smart-cover-colors-revised/|url-status=live}}

Apple offers other accessories, including a Bluetooth keyboard, several types of earbuds or headphones and many adapters for the Lightning connector.{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories|title=iPad must-haves. And fun-to-haves|publisher=Apple|access-date=April 16, 2012|archive-date=April 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413233248/http://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories/|url-status=live}} AppleCare and free engraving are also available for the iPad Mini.{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/us/product/S4689/applecare-for-ipad|title=AppleCare for iPad|publisher=Apple|access-date=June 4, 2014|archive-date=September 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911024948/http://store.apple.com/us/product/S4689/applecare-for-ipad|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/ipod/editorial/engraving_giftwrap|title=Engraving and Giftwrap|publisher=Apple|access-date=June 4, 2014|archive-date=July 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708084004/http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/ipod/editorial/engraving_giftwrap|url-status=live}}

Model comparison

The most recent model is the iPad Mini (7th generation). The iPad Mini models are listed in a comparison grid.

= Support =

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| October 23, 2012

| iOS 6.0

| November 2, 2012

| June 19, 2015

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| August 25, 2016 (Wi-Fi)
July 22, 2019 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

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| October 22, 2013

| iOS 7.0.3

| November 12, 2013

| March 21, 2017

| iOS 12.5.7

| January 23, 2023

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| October 16, 2014

| iOS 8.1

| October 22, 2014

| September 9, 2015

| iOS 12.5.7

| January 23, 2023

|{{age in years and months |2014|10|22 |2023|1|23}}

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| September 9, 2015

| iOS 9.0

| September 9, 2015

| March 18, 2019

| {{Current iPadOS 15|shortlink}}

| July 29, 2024

|{{age in years and months |2015|9|9|2024|7|29}}

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| March 18, 2019

| iOS 12.2

| March 18, 2019

| September 14, 2021

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| {{age in years and months |2019|3|18}}

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| September 14, 2021

| iPadOS 15.0

| September 24, 2021

| October 15, 2024

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| {{age in years and months |2021|9|14}}

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| October 15, 2024

| iPadOS 18.0.1

| October 23, 2024

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= Models =

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colspan="2"|Model

! style="width:200px; background:#ff9999;" | iPad Mini (1st generation)

! style="width:200px; background:#ff9999;" | iPad Mini 2

! style="width:200px; background:#ff9999;" | iPad Mini 3

! style="width:200px; background:#ffdddd;" | iPad Mini 4

! style="width:200px; background:#f8eaba;" | iPad Mini (5th generation)

! style="width:200px; background:#f8eaba;" | iPad Mini (6th generation)

! style="width:200px; background:#d4f4b4;" | iPad Mini (7th generation)

rowspan="2" | OS

! Initial

| iOS 6.0

| iOS 7.0

| iOS 8.1

| iOS 9.0

| iOS 12.1.4

| iPadOS 15.0

| iPadOS 18.0.1

Highest supported

| iOS 9.3.6

| colspan="2" | iOS 12.5.7

| iPadOS 15.8.3

| colspan="3" | {{Current iPadOS|shortlink}}

colspan="2"| Model number

| A1432 (Wi-Fi)
A1454 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
A1455 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

| A1489 (Wi-Fi)
A1490 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
A1491 (Wi-Fi + Cellular TD-LTE)

| A1599 (Wi-Fi)
A1600 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
A1601 (Wi-Fi + Cellular TD-LTE)

| A1538 (Wi-Fi)
A1550 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

| A2133 (Wi-Fi)
A2124, A2126 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
A2125 (Wi-Fi + Cellular TD-LTE)

| A2567 (Wi-Fi)
A2568, A2569 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

| A2993 (Wi-Fi)
A2995, A2996 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

colspan="2"| Announcement date

| October 23, 2012

| October 22, 2013

| October 16, 2014

| September 9, 2015

| March 18, 2019{{cite web |title=All-new iPad Air and iPad mini deliver dramatic power and capability |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/03/all-new-ipad-air-and-ipad-mini-deliver-dramatic-power-and-capability/ |website=Apple Newsroom |publisher=Apple |access-date=18 March 2019 |archive-date=March 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190319212601/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/03/all-new-ipad-air-and-ipad-mini-deliver-dramatic-power-and-capability/ |url-status=live }}

| September 14, 2021

| October 15, 2024

colspan="2"| Release date

| November 2, 2012

| November 12, 2013

| October 22, 2014

| 16, 64, 128 GB: September 9, 2015
32 GB: September 7, 2016

| March 18, 2019

| September 24, 2021

| October 23, 2024

colspan="2"| Discontinued

| 32, 64 GB: October 22, 2013
16 GB: June 19, 2015

| 64, 128 GB: October 16, 2014
16 GB: September 7, 2016
32 GB: March 21, 2017

| September 9, 2015

| 16, 64 GB: September 7, 2016
32 GB: March 21, 2017
128 GB: March 18, 2019

| September 14, 2021

| October 15, 2024

| In production

colspan="2" | Unsupported

| September 13, 2016
July 22, 2019 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

| colspan="2" | January 23, 2023

| colspan="4" | Current

colspan="2"| Launch price

| Wi-Fi models
16 GB: $329
32 GB: $429
64 GB: $529

Wi-Fi + Cellular models
16 GB: $459
32 GB: $559
64 GB: $659

| Wi-Fi models
16 GB: $399
32 GB: $499
64 GB: $599
128 GB: $699

Wi-Fi + Cellular models
16 GB: $529
32 GB: $629
64 GB: $729
128 GB: $829

| colspan="2" | Wi-Fi models
16 GB: $399
32 GB: $399
64 GB: $499
128 GB: $599

Wi-Fi + Cellular models
16 GB: $529
32 GB: $629
64 GB: $629
128 GB: $729

| Wi-Fi models
64 GB: $399
256 GB: $549

Wi-Fi + Cellular models
64 GB: $529
256 GB: $679

| Wi-Fi models
64 GB: $499
256 GB: $649

Wi-Fi + Cellular models
64 GB: $649
256 GB: $799

| Wi-Fi models
128 GB: $499
256 GB: $599
512 GB: $799

Wi-Fi + Cellular models
128 GB: $649
256 GB: $749
512 GB: $949

rowspan="5" | SoC

! Name

| Apple A5

| colspan="2" | Apple A7

| Apple A8

| rowspan="2" | Apple A12 Bionic

| rowspan="2" | Apple A15 Bionic

| rowspan="2" | Apple A17 Pro

Motion coprocessor

| {{n/a}}

| colspan="2" | Apple M7

| Apple M8

CPU

| 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9

| colspan="2" | 1.3 GHz dual-core Cyclone

| 1.5 GHz dual-core Typhoon

| 2.49 GHz 6-core (2 × high performance Vortex + 4 × high efficiency Tempest)

| 2.93 GHz 6-core (2 × high-performance Avalanche + 4 × high efficiency Blizzard)

| 3.78 GHz 6-core (2 × high-performance + 4 × high-efficiency)

GPU

| Dual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2

| colspan="2" | Quad-core PowerVR G6430

| Quad-core PowerVR GX6450

| Apple-designed 4-core GPU

| colspan="2" | Apple-designed 5-core GPU

Memory

| 512 MB DDR2 RAM

| colspan="2" | 1 GB LPDDR3 RAM

| 2 GB LPDDR3 RAM

| 3 GB LPDDR4X RAM

| 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM

| 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM

colspan="2" | Storage

| 16, 32, or 64 GB{{efn|name=storageunits}}

| 16, 32, 64, or 128 GB

| colspan="2" | 16, 64, or 128 GB

| colspan="2" | 64 or 256 GB

| 128, 256 or 512 GB

rowspan="4" colspan="2" | Display

| colspan="5" | {{convert|7.9|in|mm}} multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating

| colspan="2" | {{convert|8.3|in|mm}} multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating

1024 × 768 pixels at 163 ppi

| colspan="4"| 2048 × 1536 pixels at 326 ppi (Retina display)

| colspan="2" | 2266 × 1488 pixels at 326 ppi (Liquid Retina display)

colspan="3" |

| Fully laminated display, antireflective coating

| colspan="3" | Fully laminated display, anti-reflective coating, 500-nits Max Brightness, Wide-Color Display (P3), True Tone display, 1.8% reflectivity

colspan="4" |

| Apple Pencil (1st gen)

| Apple Pencil (2nd gen)
Apple Pencil (USB-C)

| Apple Pencil Pro
Apple Pencil (USB-C)

rowspan="2"| Camera

! iSight

| colspan="3" | 1080p HD still and video camera
5 MP, 30fps and 5× digital zoom, geolocation

| colspan="2" | 1080p HD still and video camera
8 MP, 30fps and 5× digital zoom, geolocation

| colspan="2" | 4K still and video camera
12 MP, 60fps and 5× digital zoom, geolocation

FaceTime

| colspan="4" | 1.2 MP still, 720p video, geolocation

| 7 MP still, 1080p HD video, geolocation

| colspan="2" | 12 MP still, 1080p HD video, geolocation

rowspan="4" | Wireless

! Wi-Fi

| colspan="3" | Wi-Fi 4

| colspan="2" | Wi-Fi 5

| Wi-Fi 6

| Wi-Fi 6E

rowspan="2" | Cellular

| colspan="4" | 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model

| Gigabit-class LTE

| colspan="2" | 5G NR

colspan="2" | Nano-SIM

| colspan="2" | Nano-SIM
(supports Apple SIM)

| colspan="2" | Nano-SIM
(with eSIM)

| eSIM

Bluetooth

| colspan="3" | Bluetooth 4.0

| Bluetooth 4.2

| colspan="2" | Bluetooth 5.0

| Bluetooth 5.3

rowspan="2" | Geolocation

! Wi-Fi models

| colspan="7" | Wi-Fi, Apple location databases

Wi-Fi + cellular models

| colspan="7" | Above plus: Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Apple databases, Cellular network

colspan="2" | Sensors

| colspan="2" |

| align=left|

  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Magnetometer
  • Touch ID

| colspan="4" align=left|

  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Magnetometer
  • Touch ID
  • Barometer
colspan="2" | Battery

| 4440mAh lithium-polymer battery

| colspan="2" | 6471mAh lithium-polymer battery

| colspan="2" | 5124mAh lithium-polymer battery

| colspan="2" | 5034mAh lithium-polymer battery

colspan="2" class="table-rh" |Back color

| Silver, Slate

| Silver, Space Gray

| colspan="3" | Silver, Gold, Space Gray

| Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight

| Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight

colspan="2" | Front color

| colspan="5" | White, Black

| colspan="2" | Black

rowspan="3" | Dimensions

! Height

| colspan="3" | {{convert|199.9|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| colspan="2" | {{convert|203.2|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| colspan="2" | {{convert|195.4|mm|in|abbr=on}}

Width

| colspan="7" | {{convert|134.6|mm|in|abbr=on}}

Depth

| colspan="3" | {{convert|7.1|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| colspan="2" | {{convert|7.4|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| colspan="2" | {{convert|6.3|mm|in|abbr=on}}

rowspan="2" | Weight

! Wi-Fi models

| {{convert|0.68|lb|g|abbr=on}}

| colspan="2" | {{convert|0.73|lb|g|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|0.65|lb|g|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|0.66|lb|g|abbr=on}}

| colspan="2" | {{convert|0.646|lb|g|abbr=on}}

Wi-Fi + Cellular models

| {{convert|0.69|lb|g|abbr=on}}

| colspan="2" | {{convert|0.75|lb|g|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|0.67|lb|g|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|0.683|lb|g|abbr=on}}

| colspan="2" | {{convert|0.655|lb|g|abbr=on}}

colspan="2" | Mechanical keys

| colspan="3" |

  • Home button
  • Sleep/Wake
  • Volume controls
  • Variable (mute sound and rotation lock) function switch

|

  • Home button
  • Sleep/Wake
  • Volume controls

|

  • Home button with Touch ID
  • Sleep/Wake
  • Volume controls

| colspan="2" |

  • Sleep/Wake with Touch ID
  • Volume controls
colspan="2" | Connector

| colspan="5" | Lightning

| colspan="2" | USB-C

colspan="2" | Greenhouse gas emissions

| 120 kg CO2e{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPadmini_PER_Oct2013.pdf|title=iPad mini Environmental Report|date=October 2013|website=Apple and the Environment|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=March 27, 2016|archive-date=January 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116020432/https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPadmini_PER_Oct2013.pdf|url-status=live}}

| 120 kg CO2e{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPadmini2_PER_sept2015.pdf|title=iPad mini 2 Environmental Report|date=September 2015|website=Apple and the Environment|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=March 27, 2016|archive-date=August 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831002255/https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPadmini2_PER_sept2015.pdf|url-status=live}}

| 170 kg CO2e{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPadmini3_PER_oct2014.pdf|title=iPad mini 3 Environmental Report|date=October 2014|website=Apple and the Environment|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=March 27, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411025816/https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPadmini3_PER_oct2014.pdf|archive-date=April 11, 2016|df=mdy-all}}

| 120 kg CO2e{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPadmini4_PER_sept2015.pdf|title=iPad mini 4 Environmental Report|date=September 2015|website=Apple and the Environment|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=March 27, 2016|archive-date=December 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221120544/https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPadmini4_PER_sept2015.pdf|url-status=live}}

| 72 (originally 70) kg CO2e{{Cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPadmini_PER_Mar2019.pdf|title=iPad Mini Environmental Report|date=March 18, 2019|website=Apple|access-date=March 29, 2019|archive-date=January 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116020624/https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPadmini_PER_Mar2019.pdf|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=iPad Mini Environmental Report|url=https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPad_mini_PER_Sept2021.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-01|website=Apple|archive-date=November 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108192237/https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPad_mini_PER_Sept2021.pdf}}

| 68 kg CO2e

| 65 kg CO2e{{Cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ipad/iPad_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdf|title=iPad mini (A17 Pro) Product Environmental Report|date=October 15, 2024|website=Apple|access-date=October 17, 2024}}

Reception

{{Missing information|section|Information about the newer generations|date=October 2021}}

Reviews of the first generation iPad Mini have been positive,{{cite web|url=http://gdgt.com/apple/ipad/mini|title=iPad mini review|publisher=gdgt|date=May 13, 2013|access-date=May 13, 2013|archive-date=October 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031170740/http://gdgt.com/apple/ipad/mini/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/10/30/apple-ipad-mini-review|title=iPad mini review|work=Engadget|publisher=AOL|date=October 30, 2012|access-date=May 13, 2013|archive-date=May 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514045707/http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/30/apple-ipad-mini-review/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/oct/31/ipad-mini-review?newsfeed=true|title=iPad mini review|work=The Guardian|date=October 31, 2012|access-date=May 13, 2013|archive-date=October 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029222233/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/oct/31/ipad-mini-review?newsfeed=true|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url= http://bgr.com/2012/11/06/apple-ipad-mini-review|title= Apple iPad mini review|publisher= BGR|date= November 6, 2012|access-date= May 13, 2013|archive-date= May 14, 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130514151514/http://bgr.com/2012/11/06/apple-ipad-mini-review/|url-status= live}}{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2012/10/30/ipad-mini-review|title=With The New iPad, Apple Accelerates; With The iPad Mini, It's Pedal To The Metal|work=TechCrunch|date=October 30, 2012|access-date=May 13, 2013|archive-date=May 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508222044/http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/30/ipad-mini-review/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/10/30/3576178/apple-ipad-mini-review|title=iPad mini review|work=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media|first=Joshua|last=Topolsky|author-link=Joshua Topolsky|date=October 30, 2012|access-date=May 13, 2013|archive-date=May 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510010412/http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/30/3576178/apple-ipad-mini-review|url-status=live}} with reviewers praising the device's size, design, and availability of applications, while criticizing its use of a proprietary power connector and its lack of expandable storage and Retina Display for the first-generation iPad Mini.{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/06/tech/mobile/ipad-mini-review|title=iPad Mini review: More than just a smaller face|publisher=CNN|date=November 6, 2012|access-date=November 6, 2012|archive-date=November 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109081336/http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/06/tech/mobile/ipad-mini-review/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url= https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/oct/31/ipad-mini-review|title= iPad mini – review|work= The Guardian|date= October 31, 2012|access-date= November 6, 2012|archive-date= October 30, 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131030062017/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/oct/31/ipad-mini-review|url-status= live}} The device competes with tablets such as the Amazon Kindle Fire HD, Google Nexus 7, and Barnes & Noble Nook HD.{{cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/5953978/ipad-mini-everything-you-need-to-know|title=iPad Mini: Everything You Need to Know|work=Gizmodo|date=October 23, 2012|access-date=November 6, 2012|archive-date=November 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105082517/http://gizmodo.com/5953978/ipad-mini-everything-you-need-to-know|url-status=live}} Joshua Topolsky of The Verge praised the industrial design of the iPad Mini, however panned its lack of Retina Display and price. The iPad Mini 2 was well received, praising the Retina Display and Apple A7 chip performance, with criticisms on the price increase and the quality of the camera.{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/ipad-mini-2-with-retina-display-1191349/review|title=iPad mini 2 with Retina display review|publisher=TechRadar|first=Gareth|last=Beavis|date=December 9, 2013|access-date=December 17, 2013|archive-date=December 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205080813/http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/ipad-mini-2-with-retina-display-1191349/review|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.digitaltrends.com/tablet-reviews/apple-ipad-mini-2-review|title=Apple iPad Mini 2 review|publisher=Digital Trends|first=Jeffrey|last=Van Camp|date=November 15, 2013|access-date=December 17, 2013|archive-date=December 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214161431/http://www.digitaltrends.com/tablet-reviews/apple-ipad-mini-2-review/|url-status=live}}

Timeline

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See also

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Notes

{{Notelist}}

References

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