Apple iPad mini 2021

Name: Apple iPad mini 2021
Brand: Apple

Display8.3" 1488 x 2266 pixels

ChipsetApple A15 Bionic (5 nm)

Main camera12MP

Battery5078 mAh

6.6GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71

5G bands

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Launch

Announced

2021, September 14

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in)

Weight

293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz)

Build

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)

Durability

Stylus support

Display

Type

Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)

Size

8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)

Protection

Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4

Chipset

Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)

CPU

Hexa-core (2x2.93 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)

GPU

Apple GPU (5-core)

Memory

Card slot

Internal

64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF

Features

Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

Video

4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Module

12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)

Features

HDR · 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only

NFC

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Battery

Type

Li-Ion 5078 mAh (19.3 Wh)

Misc

Colors

Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight

Models

A2568, iPad14,1, iPad14,2

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

performance

A15 Bionic, 5-core GPUThe same processor as the iPhone 13 handles productivity apps, illustration software, and video editing without lag; 4GB RAM means you can keep several apps open at once.

display

8.3 inches, 327 ppi, 500 nitsSharp text and images on a small tablet screen readable in bright sunlight; the 3:2 aspect ratio leaves more room on screen when you split-view apps or read documents.

battery

5078 mAh, about 8 to 10 hours screen timeWith mixed use (web, email, streaming, drawing), you'll get through a full day without recharging; heavier work like 4K video editing will cut into that.

camera

12MP main, 122° ultrawide frontThe rear camera shoots 4K and handles HDR for balanced exposure in tricky light; the front camera's wide angle is built for video calls and group selfies from an arm's length.

storage

64GB or 256GB, 4GB RAM, no expansionStart with 64GB if you stream everything and use iCloud; pick 256GB if you keep music, videos, or large design files locally, since there is no SD card slot to add space later.

connectivity

Wi-Fi 6, 5G on cellular model onlyWi-Fi 6 means faster data at home or cafes with modern routers; if you add cellular, you get 5G and can use data anywhere, but the device will weigh 4 grams more.