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 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. 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.
Melba Wiegand (verified owner) –
The other reviews are right – it’s fast, has a lovely screen, and just works.
Vilma Moore (verified owner) –
Perfect for me . Small compact.
Alden Steuber (verified owner) –
Convenient. Travels well. Excellent battery life
Hilario Schuppe (verified owner) –
This is the first time that I shopped with B&H. I was so pleased and I will most definitely shop with them again and again. The price for my new mini I- Pad was lower than the ‘Big Stores’, the customer representative was courteous and knowledgeable . All my questions were answered. My I-pad arrived even sooner than expected. I’m so pleased !!! Thank you B&H
Lenora Mills (verified owner) –
The iPad mini is very compact and light but of excellent quality and fast thou. It is great to take it everywhere and to have all your comms in just one place
Aleen Stark (verified owner) –
I had 2nd version of iPad so getting this upgrade is awesome. I like to mostly stream movies and Read News+ magazines collection. My WSJ subscription doesn’t allow me to use iPad app and not in a mood to upgrade the subscription for that purpose alone. Very happy with this buy. Didn’t get the pencil as I don’t use it for taking notes.
Cristina Runte (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!
Adelia Kovacek (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.
Eldon Parisian (verified owner) –
I use Garage Band a lot and this iPad makes it easy. Having a headphone jack makes life so much easier.
Henderson Paucek (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.
Eldridge Towne (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.
Raegan Morissette (verified owner) –
Could not be happier. And much appreciate the quick delivery from you guys. Everybody: stay healthy!
Pasquale Volkman (verified owner) –
I needed a light and portable way to showcase my work when I’m meeting with potential clients and this ipad definitely does the trick! Super easy to use and allows me to customize apps, etc. Great purchase.
Kristy Daugherty (verified owner) –
Old mini gave up. This is a replacement. Can’t go wrong with the mini.
Dixie Anderson (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.
Mohammed Sipes (verified owner) –
The mini is sized just right. My magazine subscriptions are quite easily read. MY purchased videos/films look wonderful. PDF files are fine. My Office 365 subscription works fine. Works great with my iPhone hotspot that I use in hotels for security. Changing the device name was simple so my personal name is not tracked by Bluetooth where ever. I am delighted with the device.
Roberta Ratke (verified owner) –
I love the iPad because for me is an excellent size and I can use this device for a lot of things of my daily life. The weight is great and the colors are good