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 0.68 pounds, can store up to 64GB of data, and comes in a silver 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. If you don’t have access to Wi-Fi, this iPad can also achieve network connectivity using integrated 4G LTE technology.
This iPad comes preloaded with iOS. Please check your device settings for the latest available update.
Maryse Turcotte (verified owner) –
I use this in place of a phone, and for me it’s just about perfect. I like that it still has a headphone jack, and I hate the idea of face id. With IpadOS, 256gb and up-to-date internals, it’s 10x the device my Mini 2 was.
Rose Kovacek (verified owner) –
Bought it as a gift. The recipient is very happy.
Aimee O’Hara (verified owner) –
This is my 2nd mini and it exceeded my expectations in every way.
Karine Cummerata (verified owner) –
Perfect for me . Small compact.
Brice Vandervort (verified owner) –
B & H Photo had the best price on the iPad we purchased and also delivered it quickly and in good condition.
Ubaldo Wiegand (verified owner) –
I have to admit I was a bit hesitant in buying a mini iPad thinking the screen would be a bit small for watching movies or browsing the web. It isn’t! It is sharp clear and just the right size to hold in one hand. Super fast and lightweight. It easily fits into my purse without any bulkiness! I am very happy with this mini.
Liza Sauer (verified owner) –
Love…My travel go to buddy.
Jermaine Nienow (verified owner) –
Another great apple product
Kailey Moen (verified owner) –
All of the apps on the old iPad were installed on the new one by Apple. Very convenient. The fingerprint scan works well.
Liana Wiegand (verified owner) –
If you are looking for a tablet that is fast, reliable, thin and small, the iPad mini is the perfect one for you!
Braulio Pfeffer (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.
Foster Osinski (verified owner) –
This Mini is used for storing and playing music files for my PianoDisc player and for FaceTime. It handles these tasks perfectly. I’d rather have any other color but this one was available. It’a white, not silver.
Madison Steuber (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!
Laurel Maggio (verified owner) –
I fly drones and need a screen bigger than a cell phone. The iPad mini works great for that purpose. I’ve been using a mini4, but when I saw that the 5 has almost 3X the computing power and I could get it with 256 gigs of memory I jumped. Brighter screen, no video lag or dropouts, and fits in the same Otterbox case as the 4, it’s a monster. Plus when I gig with it it has a dedicated 3.5 audio jack which adapts into my PA. This tablet is now my go to for both music and flight.
Dorothy Moore (verified owner) –
Apple continues to improve a classic tablet with a faster processor, longer battery life and the ability to use the Apple Pencil. Add to these features the countless choices available in the App Store, and it’s another winner!
Nayeli Ondricka (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.
Helene Fisher (verified owner) –
It’s an iPad…. Easy to use. Works well.
Marlen Kub (verified owner) –
This was just the right size and easy to start using.
Elsie O’Conner (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.
Chloe Turcotte (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!