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iPad mini iPad2 iPad with Retina Display

Capacity
and Price1

Wi-Fi

  • 16GB $329
  • 32GB $429
  • 64GB $529

Wi-Fi + Cellular

  • 16GB $459
  • 32GB $559
  • 64GB $659
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Wi-Fi

  • 16GB $399
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Wi-Fi + 3G

  • 16GB $529
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Wi-Fi

  • 16GB $499
  • 32GB $599
  • 64GB $699
  • 128GB $799

Wi-Fi + Cellular

  • 16GB $629
  • 32GB $729
  • 64GB $829
  • 128GB $929
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Dimensions
and Weight2

  • Height: 7.87 inches (200 mm)
  • Width: 5.3 inches (134.7 mm)
  • Depth: 0.28 inch (7.2 mm)
  • Weight (Wi-Fi): 0.68 pound (308 g)
  • Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular): 0.69 pound (312 g)
  • Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
  • Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
  • Depth: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm)
  • Weight (Wi-Fi): 1.33 pounds (601 g)
  • Weight (Wi-Fi + 3G): 1.35 pounds (613 g)
  • Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
  • Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
  • Depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm)
  • Weight (Wi-Fi): 1.44 pounds (652 g)
  • Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular): 1.46 pounds (662 g)

Display

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  • 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • 1024-by-768 resolution
    at 163 pixels per inch (ppi)
  • Fingerprint-resistant
    oleophobic coating
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  • 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • 1024-by-768 resolution
    at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
  • Fingerprint-resistant
    oleophobic coating
  • Retina display
  • 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • 2048-by-1536 resolution
    at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
  • Fingerprint-resistant
    oleophobic coating

Chip

Dual-core A5

Dual-core A5

Dual-core A6X with quad-core graphics

Cameras

  • FaceTime HD camera
  • 1.2MP photos
  • 720p HD video
  • FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or cellular3
  • Face detection
  • Backside illumination
  • iSight camera
  • 5MP photos
  • Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Backside illumination
  • Five-element lens
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • ƒ/2.4 aperture
  • FaceTime camera
  • VGA-resolution photos
  • VGA-resolution video
  • FaceTime video calling over
  • Wi-Fi3
  • Back camera
  • 960-by-720 photos
  • Autofocus
  • FaceTime HD camera
  • 1.2MP photos
  • 720p HD video
  • FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or cellular3
  • Face detection
  • Backside illumination
  • iSight camera
  • 5MP photos
  • Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Backside illumination
  • Five-element lens
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • ƒ/2.4 aperture

Video Recording

  • 1080p HD video recording
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • Video stabilization
  • Face detection
  • Backside illumination
  • 720p HD video recording
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • 1080p HD video recording
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • Video stabilization
  • Face detection
  • Backside illumination

Carriers

AT&T. Sprint, Verizon AT&T, Verizon AT&T, Sprint, Verizon

Cellular
and Wireless

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n; 802.11n on 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular (AT&T)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n; 802.11n on 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • GSM/EDGE
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
  • LTE4
  • GPS and GLONASS
  • Data only5
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular (Verizon or Sprint)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n; 802.11n on 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B
  • GSM/EDGE
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
  • LTE4
  • GPS and GLONASS
  • Data only5
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n; 802.11n on 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
  • Wi-Fi + 3G (AT&T)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n; 802.11n on 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
  • GSM/EDGE
  • UMTS/HSPA
  • Data only5
  • Wi-Fi + 3G (Verizon)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n; 802.11n on 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A
  • Data only5
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n; 802.11n on 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular (AT&T)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n; 802.11n on 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • GSM/EDGE
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
  • LTE4
  • GPS and GLONASS
  • Data only5
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular (Verizon or Sprint)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n; 802.11n on 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B
  • GSM/EDGE
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
  • LTE4
  • GPS and GLONASS
  • Data only5

SIM Card

  • Nano-SIM
  • iPad mini is not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.
  • Micro-SIM
  • Micro-SIM

Connector

Lightning

30-pin

Lightning

Battery Life6

  • Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
  • Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
  • Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
  • Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
  • Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
  • Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
  • Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
  • Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
  • Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Intelligent
Assistant7

  • Siri
  • Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more.
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  • Siri
  • Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more.
  1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less. Cellular data plan is sold separately.
  2. Actual size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
  3. FaceTime video calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
  4. For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and see www.apple.com/ipad/LTE.
  5. Cellular data plan is sold separately. The model you purchase is configured to work with a particular cellular network technology. Check with your carrier for compatibility and cellular data plan availability.
  6. Battery life varies by use and configuration; see www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
  7. Siri is available in Beta and requires Internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Click here to see complete list. Cellular data charges may apply.