iPad Mini

line of mini tablet computers from Apple Inc.

The iPad Mini is a line of mini tablet computers that is designed, made, and sold by Apple Inc.. It is smaller than a full-sized iPad with a screen size of 7.9 inches, compared to 9.7 inches on a regular iPad. The first iPad mini was announced on October 23, 2012, and was released on November 2, 2012, in almost all of Apple's markets.[3] It is similar to the iPad 2.

iPad Mini
Black iPad Mini
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn, Pegatron[1]
TypeTablet computer
Release dateNovember 2, 2012
MediaiOS
Operating system1st generation, 2 and 3: iOS 8.1, released October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20)
System-on-chip usedApple A5 2nd Generation (32nm)
CPU1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
Memory512 MB DDR2 RAM
Storage16, 32, or 64 GB flash memory[2]
Display7.9-inch (200.66 mm) diagonal LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
1024 x 768 px at 163 PPI 4:3 aspect ratio
GraphicsPowerVR SGX543MP2
InputMulit-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass
CameraFront-facing 1.2MP and rear-facing 5MP
Connectivity
All models
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a/b/g/n @ 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Bluetooth 4.0
GSM:
LTE 700/2,100 (Band 4) MHz
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
850/900/1,800/1,900 MHz
CDMA:
LTE
750/850/1,800/1,900/2,100 (Band 1) MHz
CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A & B
800/1,900/2,100 MHz
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
850/900/1,900/2,100 MHz
GSM/EDGE
850/900/1,800/1,900 MHz
[2]
PowerBulit-in rechargeable 4440mAh Li-Po battery
16.3 W⋅h (59 kJ), 10hr life
Online servicesApp Store, iTunes
Dimensions200 mm × 134.7 mm × 7.2 mm (7.87 in × 5.30 in × 0.28 in)
MassWi-Fi: 308 g (0.68 lb)
Wi-Fi + Cellular: 312 g (0.69 lb)
SuccessoriPad Mini (2nd generation)
Websitewww.apple.com/ipad-mini

The second-generation iPad Mini was announced on October 22, 2013, and was released on November 12, 2013. It is the first iPad Mini to have a Retina Display.

Features

The iPad Mini shipped with iOS 6. It can act as a hotspot, meaning that it can share its internet connection over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB. It can also access the App Store, where users can buy and install applications for their device. It can run the latest operating system, iOS 7, and this version shipped with the second generation iPad Mini.

Model Comparison

Below is a comparison of the two iPad Mini models..

ModeliPad Mini (1st generation)iPad Mini 2iPad Mini 3
Model NumberA1432 (WiFi)
A1454 (WiFi + Cellular)
A1455 (WiFi + Cellular MM)
A1489 (WiFi)
A1490 (WiFi + Cellular)
StatusDiscontinuedAvailableDiscontinued
Announcement dateOctober 23, 2012October 22, 2013October 16, 2014
Release dateNovember 2, 2012November 12, 2013October 24, 2014
Discontinued32, 64 GB: October 22, 2013
16 GB: In production
64, 128 GB: October 16, 2014
16, 32 GB: In production
16, 64, 128 GB: In production
Launch PriceWi-Fi models:
16 GB $329, 32 GB $429, 64 GB $529
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
16 GB $459, 32 GB $559, 64 GB $659
Wi-Fi models:
16 GB $399, 32 GB $499, 64 GB $599, 128 GB $699
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
16 GB $529, 32 GB $629, 64 GB $729, 128 GB $829
Wi-Fi models:
16 GB $399, 64 GB $499, 128 GB $599
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
16 GB $529, 64 GB $629, 128 GB $729
SoCApple A5Apple A7
Motion coprocessorApple M7
CPU1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A91.3 GHz dual-core Apple Cyclone
GPUDual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2Quad-core PowerVR G6430
Memory512 MB DDR2 RAM built into Apple A5 package1024 MB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage16, 32, or 64 GB16, 32, 64, or 128 GB16, 64, or 128 GB
Display7.9 inches (200 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating
1024×768 pixels at 163 ppi2048×1536 pixels at 326 ppi (Retina Display)
CameraBack1080p HD still and video camera
5 MP, 30fps and 5× digital zoom
Front1.2 MP still, 720p video
WirelessWi-FiWi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi + CellularIn addition to above:
3G transitional LTE on Cellular model
GeolocationWi-FiWi-Fi, Apple location databases
Wi-Fi + CellularAssisted GPS, GLONASS, Apple databases, Cellular network
Environmental sensorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, magnetometer
BatteryBuilt-in lithium-ion polymer battery.

browsing: 10 hours (Wi-Fi), 9 hours (3G/Cellular); video: 10 hours; audio: 140 hours; standby: 1 month

Initial operating systemiOS 6.0iOS 7.0.3iOS 8.1
Highest supported operating systemiOS 8.1iOS 8.1iOS 8.1
Dimensions7.87 in × 5.3 in × 0.28 in (200 mm × 135 mm × 7 mm)7.87 in × 5.3 in × 0.29 in (200 mm × 135 mm × 7 mm)
WeightWi-Fi model: 0.68 lb (310 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 0.69 lb (310 g)
Wi-Fi model: 0.73 lb (330 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 0.75 lb (340 g)
Mechanical keysHome, sleep, volume rocker, variable (mute sound and rotation lock) function switch (iPad Mini 2 and below)
ConnectorLightning
Greenhouse gas emissions95 kg CO2e140 kg CO2e
ModeliPad Mini (1st generation)iPad Mini 2iPad Mini 3

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