iPad mini
Mega power.
Mini sized.
The magic of iPad.
In the palm of your hand.
Where big ideas
come to life.
With all the power
you can carry.
New all‑screen design.
Powerful A15 Bionic chip.
Superfast 5G.
Support for Apple Pencil.
Now in four
gorgeous colors.
A device unlike any other.
Available starting September 24th.
All-screen design.
Stunning all around.
iPad mini is meticulously designed to be absolutely beautiful. An all-new enclosure features a new edge-to-edge screen, along with narrow borders and elegant rounded corners.
The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display features True Tone, P3 wide color, and ultralow reflectivity, making text sharp and colors vivid, wherever you are.
Apple Pencil attaches magnetically to the side of iPad mini, so it’s always with you and ready for a spur-of-the-moment sketch or spontaneous brainstorming session.2
iPad mini comes in four beautiful colors. And the new landscape stereo speakers are great when you’re watching a show by the pool or listening to your favorite playlist at the park.
Touch ID is integrated into the top button for fast, easy, and secure authentication. Use your fingerprint to unlock your iPad or quickly and securely make a payment.
Small is the
new powerful.
The new A15 Bionic chip makes iPad mini just as powerful as it is portable. Whether you’re tearing through your inbox or editing photos with Photoshop, it has the power to do everything. Use advanced apps, capture brilliant content, and bring your creative projects to life, anywhere.
Delivering up to 40 percent faster CPU performance and, with the Apple Neural Engine, up to 2x faster machine learning. So you can blaze through your workday, studio session, and more.
6-core CPU
And with up to 80 percent faster graphics, iPad mini lets you immerse yourself in whatever you do. Use realistic brushes to create a watercolor, experience unreal AR, and play graphics-intensive games.
5-core GPU
iPad mini has all-day battery life, so it’s always ready for any task or project. Keep working, creating, and playing — without missing a beat.
Upload. Download.
On the road.
With ultrafast connections and new 5G capabilities of iPad mini, you can get on the fastest available wireless networks when you need to download files, stream movies, and check in with friends on the go.
5G connectivity
Wi-Fi 6
Fast wireless connections are critical to getting things done. With Wi‑Fi 6 now on iPad mini, rest assured that you have the fastest Wi‑Fi available.
Connect and charge with the versatile USB-C port. Plug in accessories to make music, run your business, and more.
Ultra Wide cameraUltrafun possibilities.
Center Stage makes video calls even more engaging. As you move around, the camera automatically pans to keep you centered in the frame. When others join or leave the call, the view expands or zooms in.
12MP
Center Stage
The Wide camera on the back of iPad mini features a 12MP sensor with Focus Pixels and a large aperture to capture sharp, vivid photos. And the new ISP in the A15 Bionic chip enables Smart HDR 3, for capturing even higher-quality images.
12MP
True Tone flash
The back camera also has a True Tone flash, so you can take great photos in any light, or scan documents and then mark them up. And iPad mini can now record in 4K, making it your mobile movie studio.
Apple Pencil. Smart Folio. Everyday essentials
iPad mini now supports the second-generation Apple Pencil. It attaches magnetically and charges wirelessly, so it’s always with you when inspiration strikes. And you can double-tap the barrel to quickly switch between tools like a highlighter and an eraser.
With Apple Pencil, iPad mini transforms into a mobile sketchbook and the world’s best note‑taking device. You can write, draw, and mark up with ease.
A new set of slim Smart Folio covers in beautiful colors complement the new iPad mini finishes. You can protect iPad mini and even prop it up in a snap.
iPadOSWork wonders with ease.
iPad mini is powered by iPadOS, enabling you to do so much, so easily. Get things done with the simplicity of Multi-Touch gestures, use multiple apps at once, and write in any text field with Scribble.
And with new features in iPadOS 15, iPad mini is even more versatile. You can jot down your thoughts with Quick Note, translate a conversation with Translate, and connect with friends and family using SharePlay.
Many apps
Mini magic.
The size and power of iPad mini make it indispensable for a wide range of uses, like conducting aircraft safety checks and streaming a workout. There are tons of apps designed just for iPad to make unique experiences possible.
Apps including iMovie, Safari, Music, News, Procreate, Notes, Adobe Lightroom, MasterClass, Keynote, Adobe Photoshop, and more.
Use AR to view the new iPad mini.
Open this page using Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
Specification
Capacity1
64GB
256GB
Size and Weight
Wi-Fi models
0.65 pound (293 grams)
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
0.66 pound (297 grams)
Buttons and Connectors
In the Box
iPad mini
USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter)
20W USB-C Power Adapter
Display
Liquid Retina display
8.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
2266-by-1488 resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi)
Wide color display (P3)
True Tone display
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Fully laminated display
Antireflective coating
1.8% reflectivity
500 nits brightness
Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
The iPad mini display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 8.3 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
Chip
A15 Bionic chip with 64‑bit architecture
6-core CPU
5-core graphics
16-core Neural Engine
Camera
12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture
Digital zoom up to 5x
Five-element lens
Quad-LED True Tone flash
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Panorama (up to 63MP)
Smart HDR 3
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Advanced red-eye correction
Photo geotagging
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording
4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
720p HD video recording at 30 fps
Quad-LED True Tone flash
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
Continuous autofocus video
Playback zoom
Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
FaceTime HD Camera
12MP Ultra Wide front camera, 122° field of view
ƒ/2.4 aperture
Smart HDR 3
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Lens correction
Retina Flash
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Video Calling3
FaceTime video
Center Stage
iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi‑Fi or cellular
Audio Calling3
FaceTime audio
iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi‑Fi or cellular
Speakers
Stereo speakers (landscape)
Microphones
Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording
Cellular and Wireless
All models
802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0 technology
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Model A2568:
5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)4
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
Data only5
Wi-Fi calling4
eSIM6
Learn more about cellular data
SIM Card
Nano‑SIM (supports Apple SIM6)
eSIM6
Location
All models
Digital compass
Wi-Fi
iBeacon microlocation
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Built‑in GPS/GNSS
Cellular
Sensors
Touch ID
Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Barometer
Ambient light sensor
Touch ID
Unlock iPad
Secure personal data within apps
Make purchases from the iTunes Store, the App Store, and Apple Books
Apple Pay
Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
Send and receive money in Messages
Learn more about Apple Pay
Siri7
Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
Use your iPad hands-free
Listen and identify songs
Learn more about Siri
Charging and Expansion
USB-C port with support for:
Charging
DisplayPort
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s)
Power and Battery8
All models
Built-in 19.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi or watching video
Charging via power adapter or USB-C to computer system
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Operating System
iPadOS 15
iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad.
See what’s new in iPadOS 15
Accessibility
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad. Learn more
Features include:
VoiceOver
Voice Control
Zoom
Magnifier
RTT and TTY support
Siri and Dictation
Type to Siri
Switch Control
Closed Captions
AssistiveTouch
Spoken Content
System Requirements
Apple ID (required for some features)
Internet access9
Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:
macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later
Windows 10 and iTunes 12.12 or later (free download from itunes.com/download)
Audio Playback
Audio formats supported: AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)
Spatial audio playback
User-configurable maximum volume limit
TV and Video
Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG
Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content
Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay 2–enabled smart TV
Video mirroring and video out support through USB‑C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB‑C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Mail Attachment Support
Viewable document types
.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz
Environmental Requirements
Operating ambient temperature:
32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature:
−4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity:
5% to 95% noncondensing
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