Apple iPad mini (5th generation)

System: iPadOS
Screen: 7.9" LCD
Chip: A12 Bionic
Storage: 64 GB
Battery: 19.1 Wh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: 4G LTE option
Weight: 300.5 g

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Apple iPad mini (5th generation) at a glance

Screen

Compact screen

Easy to hold in one hand for reading and video on the go.
Performance

Mid-range chip

Fine for streaming, browsing and school apps; heavy games run at lower settings.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately.
Connectivity

4G LTE option

A cellular version gets online away from Wi-Fi with its own data plan.
Build

Very light

Comfortable to hold on the sofa or in a bag.

Apple iPad mini (5th generation) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Apple
Model	iPad mini (5th generation)
Series	iPad mini
Generation	5th generation
Versions	256GB Wi-Fi, 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular, 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular
Colours	Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Software

Runs iPadOS with Apple's App Store and works closely with an iPhone or Mac.

Operating system	iPadOS

Performance

Fine for streaming, browsing and school apps; heavy games run at lower settings.

Chip	A12 Bionic

Memory & storage

Storage	64 GB
Storage options	64 GB / 256 GB

Display

A compact screen.

Screen size	7.9 in
Panel	LCD
Display name	Retina display
Resolution	2048 x 1536
Pixel density	326 ppi
Brightness (typical)	500 nits
Colour gamut	P3
Fully laminated	Yes
Anti-reflective coating	Yes

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

Pen	Sold separately
Compatible pens	Apple Pencil (1st generation)
Pen technology	Apple Pencil

Battery & charging

A charger comes in the box.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity (Wh)	19.1 Wh
Video playback (maker claim)	10 h
Web browsing (maker claim)	10 h
Charger in the box	Yes

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	8 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	1080p
Front camera	7 MP
Microphones	2
Headphone jack	Yes

Connectivity

Also sold in a 4G LTE version for data on the go.

Cellular	4G LTE option
SIM	nano-SIM + eSIM
Phone calls	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.0
GPS	Cellular models only
External display	1080p

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	300.5 g
Thickness	6.1 mm
Height	203.2 mm
Width	134.8 mm
Unlock	Touch ID
Sensors	gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light, compass

In the box & kids

In the box	iPad mini, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter

Specs compiled from Apple's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.