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| Developer | Apple |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn,Pegatron[1] |
| Product family | iPad |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Release date | November 2, 2012; 13 years ago (2012-11-02) (1st generation) |
| Operating system | iOS (2012–2019) iPadOS (2019–present) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi andcellular |
| Online services | App Store,iTunes,Game Center,iCloud,FaceTime,iMessage |
| Website | apple.com/ipad-mini |
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TheiPad Mini (branded and marketed asiPad mini) is a line of smalltablet computers developed and marketed byApple. It is a sub-series of theiPad line of tablets, with screen sizes of 7.9 inches and 8.3 inches. Thefirst-generation iPad Mini was announced on October 23, 2012, and was released on November 2, 2012, in nearly all of Apple's markets.[2][3][4][5] It featured similar internal specifications to theiPad 2, including its display resolution.
TheiPad Mini 2, with anA7 processor and aRetina display, was announced on October 22, 2013, and released on November 12, 2013. TheiPad Mini 3 was announced on October 16, 2014 and was released on October 22, 2014, alongside theiPad Air 2; it features the same external hardware as the Mini 2 and the addition of aTouch ID fingerprint sensor compatible withApple Pay.[6] On September 9, 2015, Apple released theiPad Mini 4 which includes a more powerfulA8 chip, a similar display to the iPad Air 2 and a bigger 8MP back camera. On March 18, 2019, Apple released thefifth-generation iPad Mini with support for theApple Pencil alongside thethird-generation iPad Air. Thesixth-generation iPad Mini was announced on September 14, 2021 alongside theninth-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 withTouch ID (with home button removed), and support for the second-generation Apple Pencil. Theseventh-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 forApple Intelligence features withiPadOS 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.
On October 16, 2012, Apple announced plans for amedia event on October 23 at theCalifornia Theatre inSan Jose,California.[7][8] The company did not give the subject of the event, but it was widely expected to be the iPad Mini.[9]
The iPad Mini comes with several pre-installed applications, includingSiri,Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, Music, iTunes, App Store, Maps, Notes, Calendar,Game Center, Photo Booth, and Contacts.[10] Like alliOS devices, the iPad can sync content and other data with a Mac or PC using iTunes and to Apple'siCloud 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 aVoIP application, such asSkype.[11] iPads offerdictation when connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network.[12]
Applications from Apple and third-party developers can be downloaded through theApp Store, anapplicationdistribution market for iOS that is maintained and regulated by Apple. The service allows users to browse and purchaseapplications. Optional apps from Apple that can be purchased through the App Store includeGarageBand,iMovie,iPhoto, and theiWork apps (Pages,Keynote, andNumbers) are available.[13]
The device has an optionaliBooks application, which displays books and otherePub-format content downloaded from theiBookstore.[14] Several major book publishers includingPenguin Books,HarperCollins,Simon & Schuster andMacmillan have committed to publishing books for the device.[15] Despite the iPad being a direct competitor to both theAmazon Kindle andBarnes & Noble Nook,[16] bothAmazon.com andBarnes & Noble offer e-reader apps for the iPad.[17][18]
On June 8, 2015, it was announced at theWWDC that all four generations of the iPad Mini would supportiOS 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.[19]
The current version of iPadOS, iPadOS 26, is supported on iPad Mini (5th generation) and up.
The first-generation iPad Mini shipped with iOS 6.0[20] and the highest supported version is iOS 9.3.6 (for cellular models) or iOS 9.3.5 (for Wi-Fi models).
There are 2 distinct designs of the iPad Mini. The original design, used on the 1st to 5th generation models, includes four buttons and one switch, 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 andvolume up andvolume down, plus a software-controlled switch whose function varies with software updates.[4]The newer design, used on the 6th generation model onwards, includes 3 buttons (with the home button removed) and thinner bezels. 3rd-generation models onwards also haveTouch ID biometric authentication. The tablet is manufactured either with or without the capability to communicate over acellular network. All models can connect to awireless LAN via Wi-Fi. The iPad Mini is available with 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB[a][21]) of internalflash memory, with no expansion option. Apple sells a "camera connection kit" with anSD card reader, but it can be used only to transfer photos and videos.
The first-generation iPad Mini features partially the same hardware as theiPad 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).[4] Unlike the iPad 2, it has 5 MP and 1.2 MP cameras and theLightning connector. The system-on-chip isA5, 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. Thegraphics processor (GPU) of the first-generation iPad Mini is the same one found in the iPad 2 (PowerVRSGX543MP2).[22]
iPads with a data connection can download data through cellular networks but can not make voice calls. They can act as ahotspot, sharing the Internet connection over Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, orUSB.[12]
TheSmart 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.[23] Smart Covers have amicrofiber bottom that cleans the front of the iPad, and wakes up the unit when the cover is removed. It comes in six colors ofpolyurethane.[24][25]
Apple offers other accessories, including a Bluetooth keyboard, several types of earbuds or headphones and many adapters for theLightning connector.[26]AppleCare and freeengraving are also available for the iPad Mini.[27][28]
The most recent model is theiPad Mini (7th generation). The iPad Mini models arelisted in a comparison grid.
| Legend: | Obsolete | Vintage | Unsupported | Discontinued | Current | Upcoming |
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| iPad Mini (1st generation) | October 23, 2012 | iOS 6.0 | November 2, 2012 | June 19, 2015 | iOS 9.3.5 iOS 9.3.6 | August 25, 2016 (Wi-Fi) July 22, 2019 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) | 5 years, 5 months (Wi-Fi) 8 years, 4 months (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| iPad Mini 2 | October 22, 2013 | iOS 7.0.3 | November 12, 2013 | March 21, 2017 | iOS 12.5.7 | January 23, 2023 | 9 years, 2 months |
| iPad Mini 3 | October 16, 2014 | iOS 8.1 | October 22, 2014 | September 9, 2015 | iOS 12.5.7 | January 23, 2023 | 8 years, 3 months |
| iPad Mini 4 | September 9, 2015 | iOS 9.0 | September 9, 2015 | March 18, 2019 | iPadOS 15.8.5 | September 15, 2025 | 9 years, 6 months |
| iPad Mini (5th generation) | March 18, 2019 | iOS 12.2 | March 18, 2019 | September 14, 2021 | iPadOS 26.0.1 | September 29, 2025 | 6 years, 8 months |
| iPad Mini (6th generation) | September 14, 2021 | iPadOS 15.0 | September 24, 2021 | October 15, 2024 | iPadOS 26.0.1 | September 29, 2025 | 4 years, 2 months |
| iPad Mini (7th generation) | October 15, 2024 | iPadOS 18.0.1 | October 23, 2024 | Current | iPadOS 26.0.1 | September 29, 2025 | 1 year, 1 month |
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| Model | iPad Mini (1st generation) | iPad Mini 2 | iPad Mini 3 | iPad Mini 4 | iPad Mini (5th generation) | iPad Mini (6th generation) | iPad Mini (7th generation) | |
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| 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 | iOS 12.5.7 | iPadOS 15.8.5 | iPadOS 26.0.1 | ||||
| Model number | A1432 (Wi-Fi) A1454 (Wi-Fi +Cellular) A1455 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) | A1489 (Wi-Fi) A1490 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A1491 (Wi-Fi + CellularTD-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) | |
| Announcement date | October 23, 2012 | October 22, 2013 | October 16, 2014 | September 9, 2015 | March 18, 2019[29] | September 14, 2021 | October 15, 2024 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Unsupported | September 13, 2016 July 22, 2019 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) | January 23, 2023 | Current | |||||
| 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 | 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 | ||
| SoC | Name | Apple A5 | Apple A7 | Apple A8 | Apple A12 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A17 Pro | |
| Motion coprocessor | — | Apple M7 | Apple M8 | |||||
| CPU | 1 GHzdual-coreARM Cortex-A9 | 1.3 GHzdual-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-corePowerVR SGX543MP2 | Quad-core PowerVRG6430 | Quad-core PowerVR GX6450 | Apple-designed 4-core GPU | Apple-designed 5-core GPU | |||
| Memory | 512 MBDDR2RAM | 1 GBLPDDR3 RAM | 2 GBLPDDR3 RAM | 3 GBLPDDR4X RAM | 4 GBLPDDR4X RAM | 8 GBLPDDR5 RAM | ||
| Storage | 16, 32, or 64 GB[a] | 16, 32, 64, or 128 GB | 16, 64, or 128 GB | 64 or 256 GB | 128, 256 or 512 GB | |||
| Display | 7.9 inches (200 mm)multi-touch display withLED backlighting and a fingerprint andscratch-resistant coating | 8.3 inches (210 mm)multi-touch display withLED backlighting and a fingerprint andscratch-resistant coating | ||||||
| 1024 × 768pixels at 163ppi | 2048 × 1536pixels at 326ppi (Retina display) | 2266 × 1488pixels at 326ppi (Liquid Retina display) | ||||||
| Fullylaminated display,antireflective coating | Fully laminated display, anti-reflective coating, 500-nits Max Brightness, Wide-Color Display (P3), True Tone display, 1.8% reflectivity | |||||||
| Apple Pencil (1st gen) | Apple Pencil (2nd gen) Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil Pro Apple Pencil (USB-C) | ||||||
| Camera | iSight | 1080p HD still and video camera 5 MP, 30fps and 5×digital zoom,geolocation | 1080p HD still and video camera 8 MP, 30fps and 5×digital zoom,geolocation | 4K still and video camera 12 MP, 60fps and 5×digital zoom,geolocation | ||||
| FaceTime | 1.2 MP still,720p video, geolocation | 7 MP still,1080p HD video, geolocation | 12 MP still,1080p HD video, geolocation | |||||
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | |||
| Cellular | 3G transitionalLTE on Cellular model | Gigabit-class LTE | 5G NR | |||||
| Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM (supportsApple SIM) | Nano-SIM (witheSIM) | eSIM | |||||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | ||||
| Geolocation | Wi-Fi models | Wi-Fi, Apple location databases | ||||||
| Wi-Fi + cellular models | Above plus:Assisted GPS,GLONASS, Apple databases,Cellular network | |||||||
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| Battery | 4440mAhlithium-polymer battery | 6471mAh lithium-polymer battery | 5124mAh lithium-polymer battery | 5034mAh lithium-polymer battery | ||||
| Back color | Silver, Slate | Silver, Space Gray | Silver, Gold, Space Gray | Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight | |||
| Front color | White, Black | Black | ||||||
| Dimensions | Height | 199.9 mm (7.87 in) | 203.2 mm (8.00 in) | 195.4 mm (7.69 in) | ||||
| Width | 134.6 mm (5.30 in) | |||||||
| Depth | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | |||||
| Weight | Wi-Fi models | 0.68 lb (310 g) | 0.73 lb (330 g) | 0.65 lb (290 g) | 0.66 lb (300 g) | 0.646 lb (293 g) | ||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models | 0.69 lb (310 g) | 0.75 lb (340 g) | 0.67 lb (300 g) | 0.683 lb (310 g) | 0.655 lb (297 g) | |||
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| Connector | Lightning | USB-C | ||||||
| Greenhouse gas emissions | 120 kgCO2e[30] | 120 kgCO2e[31] | 170 kgCO2e[32] | 120 kgCO2e[33] | 72 (originally 70) kgCO2e[34][35] | 68 kgCO2e[35] | 65 kgCO2e[36] | |
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Reviews of the first generation iPad Mini have been positive,[37][38][39][40][41][42][excessive citations] 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 andRetina Display for the first-generation iPad Mini.[38][43][44] The device competes with tablets such as theAmazon Kindle Fire HD,Google Nexus 7, andBarnes & Noble Nook HD.[43][45]Joshua Topolsky ofThe Verge praised the industrial design of the iPad Mini, however panned its lack ofRetina Display and price.[42] The iPad Mini 2 was well received, praising the Retina Display andApple A7 chip performance, with criticisms on the price increase and the quality of the camera.[46][47]
| Timeline of iPad models |
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 See also:List of Apple products |
Source:Apple Newsroom Archive.[48]
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