Apple iPad mini 2 Specs

Description

The iPad mini with Retina Display kicker? That amazing 7.9" display carries the same resolution as the larger iPad. That's right, 2048x1536 pixels amounts to 326ppi pixel density, a record feat on a device that is basically all screen. Neither Nexus 7, nor the G Pad 8.3 can match this, but it's up to you if the premium design and the extra pixel density are worth the $399 starting price Apple is commanding for the iPad mini with Retina Display. Bear in mind that it is also incredibly thin and light, and all of that is achieved from an aluminum-crafted chassis that comes in the trendy Space Gray color now.

This device is also known as Apple iPad mini with Retina display, Apple A1490, Apple A1491, Apple A1489

Cons

  • The camera lacks flash

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Display

Benchmarks
Size: 7.9 inches
Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 324 PPI
Technology: IPS LCD
Screen-to-body: 71.82 %
Colors: 16 777 216
Features: Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor

Hardware

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System chip: Apple A7
Processor: Dual-core, 1300 MHz, Cyclone, 64-bit
GPU: PowerVR G6430
RAM: 1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage: 128GB
Device type: Tablet
OS: iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x) Screenshots

Battery

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Capacity: 6471 mAh
Type: Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Camera

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Rear: Single camera Camera samples
Main camera: 5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4; Focal length: 33 mm
Video recording: 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features: Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling
Front: 1.2 MP
Video capture: 1280x720 (HD)
Dimensions: 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches (200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm)
Weight: 12.03 oz (341.0 g)
Materials: Back: Aluminum
Keys: Right: Volume control, Other
Colors: Black, Gray, Silver, White

Cellular

4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+)
3G: Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed: LTE, HSPA, UMTS
SIM type: Nano SIM

Multimedia

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Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Multiple speakers
Features: Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring: TV-out
Additional microphone(s): Yes

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 4.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band; Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot
USB: Lightning
Features: Mass storage device, Charging
Location: GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other: Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop

Phone features

Notifications: Flight mode, Silent mode
Other features: Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: Apr 15, 2013
FCC ID value: BCGA1490
Measured SAR:
Body: 1.19 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.30 W/kg

Buyers information

Price: $ 829
In The Box: Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter

Availability

Officially announced: Oct 22, 2013
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Alternative variants

Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 16GB

Wi-Fi only

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 16GB
Weight: 11.68 oz (331.0 g)
Location: Wi-Fi positioning
Price: $ 399

Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 32GB

Wi-Fi only

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 32GB
Weight: 11.68 oz (331.0 g)
Location: Wi-Fi positioning
Price: $ 499

Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 64GB

Wi-Fi only

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 64GB
Weight: 11.68 oz (331.0 g)
Location: Wi-Fi positioning
Price: $ 599

Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 128GB

Wi-Fi only

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 128GB
Weight: 11.68 oz (331.0 g)
Location: Wi-Fi positioning
Price: $ 699

Apple iPad mini 2 32GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 32GB
Price: $ 629

Apple iPad mini 2 64GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 64GB
Price: $ 729

Apple iPad mini 2 16GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 16GB
Price: $ 529

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