Apple iPad mini (5th Generation)

Finish
Silver

Space Grey

Gold

Capacity1
64GB
256GB
Size and Weight2

203.2mm
134.8mm6.1mm
Wi-Fi models
300.5g

Wi-Fi + Cellular models
308.2g

Buttons and Connectors
3.5mm
headphone jackStereo
speakersOn/Off
Sleep/WakeHome/Touch ID sensorDual
microphonesVolume
up/downNano-SIM tray
(cellular models)Lightning
connector
In the Box
iPad mini
Lightning to USB Cable
USB Power Adapter
Display
7.9″
Retina display
Retina display
7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display
2048×1536 resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi)
Wide colour display (P3)
True Tone display
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Fully laminated display
Anti-reflective coating
1.8% reflectivity
500 nits brightness
Supports Apple Pencil
Chip
A12 Bionic chip with 64‑bit architecture
Neural Engine
Embedded M12 coprocessor
Camera
8MP camera
ƒ/2.4 aperture
Five-element lens
Hybrid IR filter
Backside illumination
Live Photos
Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
Autofocus
Panorama (up to 43MP)
HDR for photos
Exposure control
Burst mode
Tap to focus
Timer mode
Auto image stabilisation
Photo geotagging
Video Recording
1080p HD video recording
Slow motion (240 fps)
Time-lapse video with stabilisation
Video image stabilisation
3x video zoom
Video geotagging
FaceTime HD Camera
7MP photos
ƒ/2.2 aperture
1080p HD video recording at 30 fps
Retina Flash
Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
Auto HDR for photos and videos
Backside illumination
Burst mode
Exposure control
Timer mode
Video Calling3
FaceTime video
iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or a mobile network
Audio Calling3
FaceTime audio
iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or a mobile network
Speakers
Stereo speakers

Microphones
Dual microphones for calls, video recording and audio recording

Mobile and Wireless
All models
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0 technology
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Gigabit-class LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66)4
Data only5
Wi-Fi calling4
eSIM6
Learn more about mobile data

SIM Card
Nano-SIM (supports Apple SIM6)
eSIM6
Location
All models
Digital compass
Wi-Fi
iBeacon micro-location
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Built‑in GPS/GNSS
Mobile data
Sensors
Touch ID
Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Barometer
Ambient light sensor
Touch ID
Unlock iPad
Secure personal data within apps
Make purchases from the iTunes Store and App Store
Apple Pay
Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
Learn more about Apple Pay

Siri7
Use your voice to send messages, set reminders and more
Use your iPad hands-free
Listen to and identify songs
Learn more about Siri

Power and Battery8
All models
Built-in 19.1-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music
Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network
Operating System
iPadOS
iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad.

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Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new iPad mini. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can create and do amazing things. Learn more

Features include:
VoiceOver
Voice Control
Zoom
Magnifier
Siri and Dictation
Switch Control
Closed Captions
AssistiveTouch
Speak Screen