Jeremy Bowen
New and Improved Features
- iPad mini introduces an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with up to 1200 nits peak brightness and 24% thinner bezels.
- A nano-texture glass option comes to iPad mini for the first time to reduce screen glare.
- The new 5.4mm design is 14% thinner than the previous model and introduces a Midnight finish.
- iPad mini gains IP67 water and dust resistance for the first time.
- The new 2nm A20 Pro chip delivers up to 60% faster CPU performance and up to 2.7x faster GPU performance than the previous generation.
- New GPU Neural Accelerators speed up AI tasks, while the 512GB model adds a Dual 16-core Neural Engine.
- Fast charging powers the battery to 50% in around 30 minutes with a compatible adapter.
- The new Acoustic Display audio system uses hidden tweeters and woofers for clearer sound and stronger bass.
- The 12MP Center Stage front camera moves to the landscape edge for more natural video calls.
- An Adaptive True Tone flash improves document scanning and reduces shadows.
- The Apple N1 chip brings Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support to iPad mini for the first time.
- Cellular models introduce Apple’s C2 modem, offering up to 50% faster cellular data speeds than the previous generation.
- Extended display support arrives with iPadOS 27.2, allowing users to expand their workspace onto an external monitor.
iPad mini Features
iPad mini combines a compact design with the A20 Pro chip and an 8.5-inch OLED display. It comes in Midnight and Starlight finishes and supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C). The 12MP Wide rear camera records 4K video at up to 60fps. iPadOS 27 brings Siri AI in beta, new photo-editing tools, and flexible multitasking with resizable windows. Siri AI is available in English, and usage limits may apply.
iPad mini Specifications
| Category | iPad mini (Wi-Fi) | iPad mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Midnight and Starlight | Midnight and Starlight |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB or 512GB | 128GB, 256GB or 512GB |
| Dimensions and Weight | 195.3 × 132.6 × 5.4 mm Weight: 255 g |
195.3 × 132.6 × 5.4 mm Weight: 263 g |
| Display | 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display 2316 × 1512 resolution |
8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display 2316 × 1512 resolution |
| Display Features | True Tone adjusts screen colors to surrounding light Antireflective coating 600 nits brightness; up to 1200 nits peak HDR brightness Optional nano-texture glass to reduce glare on 256GB and 512GB models |
True Tone adjusts screen colors to surrounding light Antireflective coating 600 nits brightness; up to 1200 nits peak HDR brightness Optional nano-texture glass to reduce glare on 256GB and 512GB models |
| Apple Pencil Support | Apple Pencil Pro Apple Pencil (USB-C) Apple Pencil hover |
Apple Pencil Pro Apple Pencil (USB-C) Apple Pencil hover |
| Water and Dust Resistance | IP67 rated Up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes under test conditions |
IP67 rated Up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes under test conditions |
| Processor | A20 Pro chip 128GB/256GB: 5-core CPU and 16-core Neural Engine for AI tasks 512GB: 6-core CPU and Dual 16-core Neural Engine 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators for graphics and AI |
A20 Pro chip 128GB/256GB: 5-core CPU and 16-core Neural Engine for AI tasks 512GB: 6-core CPU and Dual 16-core Neural Engine 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators for graphics and AI |
| Rear Camera | 12MP Wide camera Up to 5x digital zoom Autofocus and panorama photos |
12MP Wide camera Up to 5x digital zoom Autofocus and panorama photos |
| Camera Features | Smart HDR 4 for balanced highlights and shadows Adaptive True Tone flash for photos and document scanning Auto image stabilization Burst mode |
Smart HDR 4 for balanced highlights and shadows Adaptive True Tone flash for photos and document scanning Auto image stabilization Burst mode |
| Video Recording | 4K video at up to 60 fps 1080p slow-motion at up to 240 fps Time-lapse recording Video stabilization |
4K video at up to 60 fps 1080p slow-motion at up to 240 fps Time-lapse recording Video stabilization |
| Front Camera | 12MP landscape Center Stage camera Keeps you in view during video calls 1080p video at up to 60 fps Smart HDR 4 and screen flash |
12MP landscape Center Stage camera Keeps you in view during video calls 1080p video at up to 60 fps Smart HDR 4 and screen flash |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence Siri AI |
Apple Intelligence Siri AI |
| Audio and Calling | Stereo sound using Acoustic Display Two microphones FaceTime video and audio calls |
Stereo sound using Acoustic Display Two microphones FaceTime video and audio calls |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours of web browsing or video on Wi-Fi | Up to 10 hours of web browsing or video on Wi-Fi Up to 9 hours of web browsing on cellular data |
| Fast Charging | Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 35W or higher USB-C charger, sold separately | Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 35W or higher USB-C charger, sold separately |
| Security and Payments | Touch ID fingerprint sensor in the top button Apple Pay |
Touch ID fingerprint sensor in the top button Apple Pay |
| Connectivity | Apple N1 wireless chip Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 6 Thread smart home networking |
Apple N1 wireless chip Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 6 Thread smart home networking Apple C2 cellular modem 5G and LTE mobile data |
| SIM Support | Not applicable | eSIM only No physical SIM card slot |
| Ports and Connectors | USB-C for charging and accessories USB 3 file transfers up to 10Gb/s Magnetic connector |
USB-C for charging and accessories USB 3 file transfers up to 10Gb/s Magnetic connector |
| External Display | One external display up to 4K at 60Hz AirPlay screen mirroring Some connections require an adapter, sold separately |
One external display up to 4K at 60Hz AirPlay screen mirroring Some connections require an adapter, sold separately |
| Location | Digital compass Wi-Fi-based location |
Digital compass Built-in GPS Wi-Fi and cellular-based location |
| In the Box | iPad mini USB-C charging cable (1 m) 20W USB-C power adapter |
iPad mini USB-C charging cable (1 m) 20W USB-C power adapter |
| Operating System | iPadOS 27 | iPadOS |
