The Apple iPad Mini 2 features a 7.9-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, providing a pixel density of 326 ppi. It is indeed powered by the Apple A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and an M7 motion coprocessor. The device includes 1GB of RAM and is available in storage options of 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, without support for expandable storage.
The iPad Mini 2 runs on iOS 7 out of the box, with updates available up to iOS 12.5.5. It is indeed equipped with a 5-megapixel rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing FaceTime HD camera. The device supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 for connectivity. Some models include cellular capabilities with support for LTE networks.
Battery capacity is rated at 23.8 watt-hours, which Apple states provides up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback.The tablet measures 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm and weighs approximately 331 grams for the Wi-Fi model and 341 grams for the cellular version. Sensors integrated into the device include an accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and a digital compass.The iPad Mini 2 supports lightning connector for charging and data transfer. It lacks a fingerprint sensor or Face ID, relying on passcode security. The device’s build consists of an aluminum unibody chassis, available in silver, space gray, and gold finishes. the iPad mini 2 provides a compact form factor with specifications suitable for basic computing and media consumption tasks.
Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1459/ A1460 CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 - A1460 |
3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A1459/ A1460 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1460 |
4G Network Bands |
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850) - A1490 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300) - A1491 |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 200 x 134.7 x 7.2 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.28 in) |
Weight | 312 g (11.01 oz) |
Build | Brushed Metal |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
Display Type | LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 7.9 inches, 193.3 cm2 (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~324 ppi density) |
Operating System | iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3 |
Chipset | Apple A7 (28 nm) |
CPU | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) |
GPU | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) |
RAM + ROM | 1 GB |
Card Slot | No |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 5 MP |
Camera Features | Autofocus, HDR |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 1.2 MP |
Camera Features | face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
Video Resolution | 720p |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP EDR |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
FM Radio | No |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Back mounted |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 6470 mAh battery (24.3 Wh) |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | 10 hours |
Stand-by | 710 hours |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.