Apple iPad mini (2021)

Apple Jan 27, 2026
Apple iPad mini (2021)
Processor Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB/256GB
Battery Li-Ion (19.3 Wh)

Highlights

The Apple iPad mini (2021) from Apple features a powerful Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/256GB of storage all powered by a long-lasting Li-Ion (19.3 Wh) battery.

Brand Apple
OS iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 15.4.1
Front Camera 12MP
Rear Camera 12MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB/256GB
Screen Size 8.3 inches
Resolution 1488 x 2266 pixels
Battery Capacity Li-Ion (19.3 Wh)
Battery Type Non-removable
Pixel Density 327ppi
Screen Tech Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)

Apple iPad mini (2021)

Launch

  • Announced
    • 2021, September 14
  • Status
    • Available. Released 2021, September 24

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
  •  
    • Stylus support (2nd gen only)

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
  •  
    • Wide color gamut True-tone

Platform

  • Os
    • iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 15.4.1
  • Chipset
    • Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
  • Cpu
    • Hexa-core (2x2.93 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
  • Gpu
    • Apple GPU (5-core)

Memory

  • 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

Selfie camera

  • Single
    • 12 MP, f/2.4, 122Ëš (ultrawide)
  • Features
    • HDR
  • Video
    • 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

  • Loudspeaker
    • Yes, with stereo speakers
  • 3.5mm jack
    • No

Comms

  • Wlan
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
  • Bluetooth
    • 5.0, A2DP
  • Gps
    • Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
  • Nfc
    • No
  • Radio
    • No
  • Usb
    • USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort

Features

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

Battery

  • Type
    • Li-Ion, non-removable (19.3 Wh)
  • Talk time
    • Up to 10 h (multimedia)

Misc

  • Colors
    • Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight
  • Models
    • A2568
  • Price
    • About 550 EUR

Tests

  • Loudspeaker
    • -29.7 LUFS (Average)

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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G