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iPad mini (Wi-Fi)

2012 · iPhone era iPad mini

Introduced

2012

Original price

$ 329

Processor

Apple A5

Original OS

iOS 6

Max OS

iOS 9

Colors

Black/Slate, White/Silver, Space Gray (16 GB only, MF432LL/A from Oct 2013)

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorApple A5

Speed1 GHz

CoresDual-core

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM512 MB

GPUPowerVR SGX543MP2

Display7.9-inch LED-backlit IPS Multi-Touch

Resolutions1024-by-768 at 163 ppi

Storage

Storage16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB flash

Connectivity

Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz)

BluetoothBluetooth 4.0

Audio outStereo speakers

LightningLightning connector

Software

Original OSiOS 6

Max OSiOS 9

Power

Weight0.68 pound (308 g)

DimensionsH 7.87 in (200 mm) x W 5.3 in (134.7 mm) x D 0.28 in (7.2 mm)

Battery lifeUp to 10 hours (web on Wi-Fi, video, or music)

Identifiers

Model IDiPad2,5

Model N°A1432

Order N°MD528LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2012

Discontinued2014

History

The iPad mini was presented on October 23, 2012, as the fifth overall generation of the iPad line and the first with a 7.9-inch screen, in contrast to the standard 9.7 inches. It features internal specifications similar to the iPad 2, including display resolution. Unlike the iPad 2, it has 5MP and 1.2MP cameras and the USB Lightning connector.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_Mini_4 · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The iPad mini was the first device in the iPad line with a 7.9-inch screen, launched on October 23, 2012, representing a turning point in Apple's strategy of offering tablets in different sizes. • Despite its reduced dimensions, the iPad mini maintained the same internal specifications as the iPad 2, including screen resolution, demonstrating that Apple could compress technology without compromises. • This model introduced the revolutionary Lightning connector in place of the traditional 30-pin dock, marking the beginning of a new era of connectivity for Apple devices.

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