Apple iPad mini
Verizon - Available (since 18 Nov 2012) AT&T - Available (since 20 Nov 2012) Sprint - Available (since 20 Nov 2012)
Pros
- Dual core processor
- Fast processor (1000 MHz)
- Fast mobile data support (4G)
Cons
- Low pixel densitiy screen, below 180ppi (162 ppi)
- The camera lacks flash
- Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
- Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB
Description
Design
- Device type:
- Tablet
- OS:
iOS (6.1, 6)
- Dimensions:
- 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.28 inches (200 x 134.7 x 7.2 mm)
- Weight:
- 11.01 oz (312 g)
the average is 17.9 oz (512 g)
- 11.01 oz (312 g)
Display
- Physical size:
- 7.9 inches
- Resolution:
- 1024 x 768 pixels
- Pixel density:
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.
- 162 ppi
- Technology:
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.
- IPS LCD
- Colors:
- 16 777 216
- Touchscreen:
- Capacitive, Multi-touch
- Features:
- Light sensor
Hardware
- System chip:
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.
- Apple A5
- Processor:
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.
- Dual core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9
- Graphics processor:
- PowerVR SGX543MP2
- System memory:
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.
- 512 MB RAM
- Built-in storage:
- 16 GB
Camera
- Camera:
- 5 megapixels
- Aperture size:
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.
- F2.4
- Features:
- Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Geo tagging
- Camcorder:
- 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)
- Features:
- Digital image stabilization, Video calling
- Front-facing camera:
- 1.2 megapixels
Multimedia
- Music player:
- Filter by:
- Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists
- Features:
- Album art cover, Background playback
- Filter by:
- Speakers:
- Stereo speakers
Internet browsing
- Browser:
- Safari
- Built-in online services support:
- Facebook, YouTube (upload), Flickr, Twitter
Technology
- GSM:
- 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- UMTS:
- 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
- LTE:
- 700 MHz Class 17, 1700/2100 MHz
- Data:
- LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
- Positioning:
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.
- A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Phone features
- Phonebook:
- Unlimited entries
- Organizer:
- Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF, .tiff, .gif (images); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information)), Calculator
- Messaging:
- Threaded view, Predictive text input
- E-mail:
- IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Connectivity
- Bluetooth:
- 4.0
- Wi-Fi:
- 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz
- USB:
- Yes
- Connector:
- Proprietary
- Features:
- USB charging
- Other:
- Computer sync, OTA sync
Other features
- Notifications:
- Flight mode, Silent mode
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
- Voice commands, Voice recording
Availability
- Officially announced:
- 23 Oct 2012
Shopping information
- MSRP price:
- $ 459
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Alternative variants
We list only the specs that are different than the main variant
Apple iPad mini 32GB
- Built-in storage:
- 32 GB
- MSRP price:
- $ 559
Apple iPad mini 64GB
- Built-in storage:
- 64 GB
- MSRP price:
- $ 659
Apple iPad mini A1455
(Verizon / Sprint version)- CDMA:
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.
- 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
- GSM:
- 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- UMTS:
- 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
- LTE:
- 700 MHz Class 13, 850 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz
Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi 16GB
- Weight:
- 10.86 oz (308 g)
the average is 17.9 oz (512 g)
- 10.86 oz (308 g)
- Built-in storage:
- 16 GB
- Positioning:
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.
- Wi-Fi positioning
- Scheduled release:
Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America
- 02 Nov 2012 (Official)
- MSRP price:
- $ 329
Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi 32GB
- Built-in storage:
- 32 GB
- MSRP price:
- $ 429
Apple iPad mini Wi-Fi 64GB
- Built-in storage:
- 64 GB
- MSRP price:
- $ 529
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