Apple
Apple iPad mini (2021)
Experience cutting-edge technology with premium design and powerful performance.
📅 Available. Released 2021, September 24
🤖 iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 18.5
💾 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Network & Connectivity
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2 G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3 G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4 G 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
5 G 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 (CA), 5G - cellular model only
Display & Screen
Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Size
8.3 inches, 203.9 cm 2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Platform & Performance
O S
iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 18.5
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
C P U
Hexa-core (2x2.93 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
G P U
Apple GPU (5-core)
Memory & Storage
Card slot
No
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Main Camera
Single
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
Modules
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
Selfie Camera
Single
12 MP, f/2.4, 122Ëš (ultrawide)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Modules
12 MP, f/2.4, 122Ëš (ultrawide)
Battery & Charging
Type
Li-Ion 5078 mAh (19.3 Wh)
Features & Sensors
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Audio & Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
Build & Design
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
S I M
Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
Communication
W L A N
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
N F C
No
Radio
No
U S B
USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort
Launch Information
Announced
2021, September 14
Status
Available. Released 2021, September 24
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight
Models
A2568, iPad14,1, iPad14,2
Performance Tests
Display
1325:1 contrast ratio, 518 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker
-29.7 LUFS (Average)