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Tech specs for iPad mini (2021)

2021 September 14
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Apple’s busy day of California Streaming included a couple of different instances of shooting down some rumors. That included those attached to the iPad mini. At least, as far as a release date is concerned. Most of the rumors regarding the design were right on cue, though.

Which leads us to the brand new, ninth-generation iPad mini. This brings the smallest of the iPad lineup into the present, as far as design is concerned. But, how else do the specs shape up? Glad you asked, because below you can find out the nitty gritty tech specs for Apple’s newest iPad mini.

Here we go.

iPad mini (2021) tech specs

Colors

  • Purple
  • Starlight
  • Pink
  • Space Gray

Storage

  • 64GB
  • 256GB

Weight and size

  • Height: 7.69 inches (195.4 mm)
  • Width: 5.3 inches (134.8 mm)
  • Depth: 0.25 inch (6.3 mm)
  • Weight
    • Wi-Fi models: 0.65 pounds (293 grams)
    • Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 0.66 pound (297 grams)

Buttons and connectors

  • Stereo speakers
  • Volume buttons
  • Stereo speaker
  • Top button/Touch ID sensor
  • Magnetic connector
  • Dual microphones
  • Nano-SIM tray

Display

  • 8.3-inch LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS
  • 2266 by 1488 resolution
  • 326 ppi
  • Wide color display (P3)
  • True Tone display
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Fully laminated display
  • Antireflective coating
  • 1.8% reflectivity
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Supports 2nd-generation Apple Pencil

Processor

  • A15 Bionic with 64-bit architecture
  • 6-core CPU
  • 5-core graphics
  • 16-core Neural Engine

Camera

  • 12MP Wide camera
  • f/1.8 aperture
  • Digital zoom up to 5x
  • Five-element lens
  • Quad-LED True Tone flash
  • Autofocus with Focus Pixels
  • Panorama (up to 63MP)
  • Smart HDR 3
  • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
  • Advanced red-eye correction
  • Photo geotagging
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Burst mode
  • Image formats captured: JPEG and HEIF

Video recording

  • 4K video recording at 24fps, 25fps, 30fps, or 60fps
  • 1080p HD video recording at 25fps, 30fps, or 60fps
  • 720p HD video recording at 30fps
  • Quad-LED True Tone flash
  • Slo-mo video support for 1080p HD at 120fps or 240fps
  • Time-lapse video with stabilization
  • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30fps
  • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p HD, 720p HD)
  • Continuous autofocus video
  • Playback zoom
  • Video formats recorded: H.264 and HEVC

FaceTime HD camera

  • 12MP Ultra Wide with 122-degree field of view
  • f/2.4 aperture
  • Smart HDR 3
  • 1080p HD video recording at 25fps, 30fps, or 60fps
  • Time-lapse video with stabilization
  • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30fps
  • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p HD and 720p HD)
  • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
  • Lens correction
  • Retina Flash
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Burst mode

Video calling

  • FaceTime video
  • Center Stage
  • iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular

Audio calling

  • FaceTime audio
  • iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular

Location

  • All models
    • Digital compass
    • Wi-Fi
    • iBeacon microlocation
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular models
    • Built-in GPS/GNSS
    • Cellular

Sensors

  • Touch ID
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Ambient light sensor

Apple Pay

  • Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
  • Send and receive money in Messages

Charging and expansion

  • USB-C port with support for:
    • Charging
    • DisplayPort
    • USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s)

Battery and power

  • All models
    • Built-in 19.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
    • UP to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video
    • Charging via power adapter or USB-C to computer system
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular models
    • Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network

OS

  • iPadOS 15

Accessibility

  • VoiceOver
  • Voice Control
  • Zoom
  • Magnifier
  • RTT and TTY support
  • Siri and Dictation
  • Type to Siri
  • Switch Control
  • Closed Captions
  • AssistiveTouch
  • Spoken Content

Built-in apps

  • App Store
  • Books
  • Calendar
  • Camera
  • Clock
  • Contacts
  • FaceTime
  • Files
  • Find My
  • Home
  • iTunes Store
  • Magnifier
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Measure
  • Messages
  • Music
  • News
  • Notes
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Settings
  • Shortcuts
  • Siri
  • Stocks
  • Tips
  • Translate
  • TV
  • Voice Memos

What’s in the box

  • iPad mini (2021)
  • USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter)
  • 20W USB-C Power Adapter

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