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iPad Mini
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Black iPad Mini
Developer Apple Inc.
Manufacturer Foxconn, Pegatron
Type Tablet computer
Media iOS
Operating system 1st generation, 2 and 3: iOS 8.1, released October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20)
Power Bulit-in rechargeable 4440mAh Li-Po battery
16.3 W⋅h (59 kJ), 10hr life
System-on-chip used Apple A5 2nd Generation (32nm)
CPU 1 Ghz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
Memory 512 MB DDR2 RAM
Storage 16, 32, or 64 GB flash memory
Display 7.9 inch (200.66 mm) diagonal LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
1024 x 768 px at 163 PPI 4:3 aspect ratio
Graphics PowerVR SGX543MP2
Input Mulit-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass
Camera Front-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
Online services App Store, iTunes
Weight Wi-Fi: 308 g (0.68 lb)
Wi-Fi + Cellular: 312 g (0.69 lb)
Successor iPad Mini (2nd generation)
IPad Mini 3 Gold
iPad Mini 3 Gold
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Size comparison between iPad Mini and iPad 3rd/4th generation

The iPad Mini is a type of tablet computer made by Apple Inc.. It is smaller than a regular iPad, with a screen that measures 7.9 inches. A standard iPad has a 9.7-inch screen.

The very first iPad Mini was announced on October 23, 2012. It was released on November 2, 2012, in most places where Apple products are sold. This first version was quite similar to the iPad 2.

Later, the second iPad Mini was announced on October 22, 2013. It came out on November 12, 2013. This model was special because it was the first iPad Mini to have a Retina Display, which means it had a super sharp screen.

What Can the iPad Mini Do?

The iPad Mini comes with a special operating system called iOS. The first iPad Mini had iOS 6. It can share its internet connection with other devices using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable. This is called acting as a hotspot.

You can also visit the App Store on your iPad Mini. Here, you can find and download many different apps and games. The second-generation iPad Mini came with iOS 7, a newer version of the operating system. All iPad Mini models can run up to iOS 8.1.

Comparing iPad Mini Models

Let's look at how the different iPad Mini models compare to each other.

Model iPad Mini (1st generation) iPad Mini 2 iPad Mini 3
Release Date November 2, 2012 November 12, 2013 October 24, 2014
Status Discontinued Available Discontinued
Starting Price (Wi-Fi) 16 GB: $329 16 GB: $399 16 GB: $399
Main Chip (SoC) Apple A5 Apple A7
Memory (RAM) 512 MB 1024 MB
Storage Space 16, 32, or 64 GB 16, 32, 64, or 128 GB 16, 64, or 128 GB
Screen Display 7.9 inch multi-touch screen with LED backlighting
1024×768 pixels (163 ppi) 2048×1536 pixels (326 ppi) (Retina Display)
Cameras Back Camera 5 MP, records 1080p HD video
Front Camera 1.2 MP, records 720p video
Battery Life About 10 hours for browsing (Wi-Fi), 9 hours (Cellular)
Initial Operating System iOS 6.0 iOS 7.0.3 iOS 8.1
Highest Supported OS iOS 8.1 iOS 8.1 iOS 8.1
Dimensions (Height x Width x Thickness) 7.87 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)
Weight (Wi-Fi model) 0.68 lb (310 g) 0.73 lb (330 g)
Charging Port Lightning connector
Model iPad Mini (1st generation) iPad Mini 2 iPad Mini 3

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: IPad Mini para niños