Built with the same form factor as the iPad mini 4, but up to three time more processing power, the 7.9″ iPad mini from Apple has been upgraded with the A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, a 7.9″ Retina display with True Tone, and Apple Pencil support, so you can sketch and jot down ideas as they come to you. This iPad mini is just 0.24″ thin, weighs 0.66 pounds, can store up to 256GB of data, and comes in a space gray finish.
The tablet’s 7.9″ Retina Display features a native resolution of 2048 x 1536, showing over 3 million pixels at 326 ppi. It also features support for the P3 wide color gamut, an anti-reflective coating with 1.8% reflectivity, 500 cd/m2 brightness, and True Tone, which dynamically adjusts white balance for more natural looking images. The Retina Display’s capacitive touchscreen lets you utilize all the multi-touch gestures of iOS.
The mini is driven by Apple’s 64-bit A12 Bionic processor with Neural Engine, which allows it to use real-time machine learning to recognize patterns, make predictions, and learn from experience. All of this lets you run apps like Adobe Photoshop CC, experience augmented reality, or play games with immersive graphics.
Accompanied by the A12 chip is the M12 motion coprocessor, which measures the motion of the iPad via the accelerometer, three-axis gyroscope, and compass, lightening the load of the A12 Bionic chip and freeing it up to process multiple tasks while enabling it to maintain fast performance. The iPad mini may have the Retina Display, but it still manages to maintain its 10-hour battery life. That’s because the A12 chip isn’t just more powerful; it’s also more efficient.
The iPad mini comes with iOS and Touch ID. Designed for the iPad, iOS features News, enhanced multitasking, a shortcut bar, editing tools, updated multi-touch gestures, and more. Touch ID uses your fingerprint to unlock your device as well as make secure purchases in iTunes, iBooks, the App Store, and more via Apple Pay.
Thanks to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.0, the iPad mini can connect to your network and integrate with iCloud, so you can sync your iPad mini to your other iOS devices and Mac computers. Push photos, download apps, and continue from where you left off in iBooks with iCloud. iCloud also offers cloud storage so you can back up your contacts, photos, and important documents to Apple’s cloud servers. You can also restore your iPad mini to a previous state using iCloud.
This iPad comes preloaded with iOS. Please check your device settings for the latest available update.
Betsy Goyette (verified owner) –
Was lucky enough to be in nyc on a job and stopped by the Mecca of photography, lighting and computing, b & h. Sales person was well informed and completely happy to spend the time to answer my questions, my hands on demo of this little iPad mini with wireless and g-4 had me going home with it……very pleased with its lightning fast computing, and gorgeous Retina display…….and with the peace of mind the AppleCare offers, i am a very happy customer.
Meda Prosacco (verified owner) –
I bought this for my 11 year old on his birthday! It’s exactly what he was looking for. Great buy! The pros at B&H are the best!
Caroline D’Amore (verified owner) –
I have used ipad minis for a long time. The newest one is much faster that the mini4. As always very satisfied with it.
Jacynthe Schmidt (verified owner) –
Arrived on time and works like a charm!
Georgette Torphy (verified owner) –
El iPad lo usar mi hija de 14 aos, es una alternativa excelente para ella, muy ligero, lo lleva en la mochila como que fuera un cuaderno, es muy veloz.
Teagan Shields (verified owner) –
This was just the right size and easy to start using.
Vilma Thiel (verified owner) –
Great service and price!
Angel Gibson (verified owner) –
Alright, technically iPad Air mini since it has the exact same specs. Crunches through any Lightroom and Lumafusion tasks I throw at it, only issue is the slow SD card reader interface (usb 2?). Fits in my back pocket and fits in my kakis front pocket along with my 6s plus, Apple Pencil is legit despite 1st gen, higher pixel density than any other iPad, plenty loud, plenty bright, and makes me feel like a giant. Smart Cover is great if you’re a careful person.
Rebekah Lindgren (verified owner) –
I wanted an iPad but I needed it to be small and portable for my work. Conventional iPads are too big and a cellphone is just too small. The iPad mini is just the perfect fit for my needs! It has a super clear screen and I just live how it handles! I am son glad I got this!
Carlee Beatty (verified owner) –
I have an 11 iPad Pro and it has become cumbersome for my surfing and lite duty uses which led me to buy the mini. I can’t be more pleased. I haven’t even turned on my larger one since receiving the mini. I am hoping Apple will come out with a mini with a reduced bevel like the pro, but just didn’t want to wait any longer! Such a great purchase and B&H was a fantastic shopping experience! Thanks guys!
Chelsea Nader (verified owner) –
I have an iPad mini 3 and have been wanting to upgrade for awhile. I purchased the 4 in December on sale but it felt sluggish. The 5 is almost perfect upgrade. This size if perfect for reading. Love the pencil support. I do miss Face ID as I have of on my iPhone XS.
Josie Becker (verified owner) –
I use Garage Band a lot and this iPad makes it easy. Having a headphone jack makes life so much easier.
Tony Breitenberg (verified owner) –
This is our second ipad mini and 4th ipad model over the past 12 years. They only seem to get better! We’re very happy with our purchase.
Buster Boehm (verified owner) –
Love the size of the screen. Last tablet I bought was the Nexus 7 2013, I like the iPad mini a lot better bigger screen and faster. Was debating on whether I should go with the regular iPad but glad I didn’t this is the perfect size for me. Cost is higher than the iPad but the iPad mini has a newer processor and more storage.
Consuelo Pfeffer (verified owner) –
Love it, size is handy. I use it mostly for reading via kindle app. Downloads are much faster than any tablet I have had, even faster than my 10.5 iPad Pro. It is a much handier size to carry and will get the most use. I got the wi-fi only model as my cell phone carrier now provides free wi-fi hotspot service and that works great. I work part time doing pharmacy relief work, so it is much easier to connect via my hotspot, and check on future scheduling than trying to read and send confirmations on my iPhone.
Deja Reynolds (verified owner) –
Faster processor and sharper screen are well worth the admission price. Best reading device ever.
Raphael Walsh (verified owner) –
This is a nice little device, smaller than the full-sized iPad Air, less bulky – even fits in the pocket of my jeans, but still with a quite large screen. I like it a lot.