Apple iPad mini Specs

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Released

Nov 02, 2012

Display

7.9-inch
768 x 1024 px

Camera

5 MP Main
1.2 MP Selfie

Battery

4440 mAh

Storage

64GB

Hardware

Apple A5
0.5GB RAM

OS

iOS 9.x

Description

The iPad mini is a thinner, lighter, cheaper variant of the iPad as we know it, with a smaller screen and form factor that makes it even more portable than its larger sibling. Thanks to its 4:3 aspect ratio, the iPad mini is actually superior to 7-inch tablets with a wide ratio. That is due to the more surface area available on the device's screen, which results in a richer web browsing experience.

Cons

64GB basic storage (not expandable)

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Display
Size:	7.9-inch
Resolution:	768 x 1024 px, 162 PPI
Technology:	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:	71.82 %
Features:	Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor

Hardware
System chip:	Apple A5
Processor:	Dual-core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9
GPU:	PowerVR SGX543MP2
RAM:	0.5GB (DDR2)
Internal storage:	64GB
OS:	iOS (9.x, 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6.x) Screenshots
Device type:	Tablet

Battery
Capacity:	4440 mAh
Type:	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 33 mm
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:	Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling
Front:	1.2 MP
Video capture:	1280x720 (HD)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	7.87 x 5.30 x 0.28 inches (200 x 134.7 x 7.2 mm)
Weight:	11.01 oz (312.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Aluminum
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Other
Colors:	Black, White

Cellular
4G (FDD):	Bands 4(AWS-1), 17(700 b)
3G:	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:	LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type:	Nano SIM

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Multiple speakers
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	TV-out

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band Hotspot
USB:	Lightning
Features:	Charging, Mass storage device
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Oct 23, 2012
FCC ID value:	BCGA1454
Measured SAR:
Body:	1.19 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.55 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 659
In The Box:	Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter

Availability
Officially announced:	Oct 23, 2012

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Alternative variants

Apple iPad mini 32GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	32GB
Price:	$ 559

Apple iPad mini 16GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	16GB
Price:	$ 459

Apple iPad mini A1455

Verizon / Sprint version

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 13(700 c), 5(850), 3(1800), 2(1900), 1(2100)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi 16GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	16GB
Weight:	10.86 oz (308.0 g)
Location:	Wi-Fi positioning
Price:	$ 329
Scheduled release:	(Official)

Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi 32GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	32GB
Price:	$ 429

Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi 64GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	64GB
Price:	$ 529

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

Verizon
AT&T
U.S. Cellular

News

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