Apple iPad mini (6th generation)

System: iPadOS
Screen: 8.3" IPS LCD
Chip: A15 Bionic
Storage: 64 GB
Battery: 19.3 Wh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: 5G option
Weight: 293 g

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Apple iPad mini (6th generation) at a glance

Screen

Compact screen

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

Upper mid-range chip

Smooth for everyday apps, split screen and most games.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately.
Connectivity

5G 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 (6th generation) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Apple
Model	iPad mini (6th generation)
Series	iPad mini
Generation	6th generation
Versions	256GB, 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular, 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular
Colours	Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight

Software

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

Operating system	iPadOS

Performance

Smooth for everyday apps, split screen and most games.

Chip	A15 Bionic
CPU cores	6
CPU layout	2 performance + 4 efficiency
Graphics	5-core GPU
GPU cores	5

Memory & storage

Storage	64 GB
Storage options	64 GB / 256 GB

Display

A compact screen.

Screen size	8.3 in
Panel	IPS LCD
Display name	Liquid Retina display
Resolution	2266 x 1488
Pixel density	326 ppi
Brightness (typical)	500 nits
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10
Colour gamut	P3
Fully laminated	Yes
Anti-reflective coating	Yes

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

Pen	Sold separately
Compatible pens	Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB‑C)
Pen technology	Apple Pencil
Pen storage	Magnetic

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

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	12 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	4K60
Front camera	12 MP
Auto framing	Center Stage
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Microphones	2

Connectivity

Also sold in a 5G version for data on the go.

Cellular	5G option
SIM	nano-SIM + eSIM
Phone calls	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.0
GPS	Cellular models only
USB speed	5 Gbps
Ports	USB-C, Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil
External display	4K30

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	293 g
Thickness	6.3 mm
Height	195.4 mm
Width	134.8 mm
Body	aluminum
Unlock	Touch ID
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, ambient light

In the box & kids

In the box	iPad mini (6th generation), USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C 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.