Apple iPad mini 2

Full Specifications

This device is also known as Apple iPad mini with Retina display, Apple A1490, Apple A1491, Apple A1489

I want it 42 users
I have it 74 users
I had it 32 users

Availability

Officially announced Oct 22, 2013
Prices (MSRP) $829
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Design

Dimensions 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches
200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm
Weight 12.03 oz / 341.0 g
Materials Back: Aluminum
Keys Right: Volume control, Other
Colors Black, Gray, Silver, White
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Display

Size 7.9-inch, 71.82% screen-to-body
Type IPS LCD
Resolution 1536x2048px, 324 PPI
Colors 16 777 216
Features Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor
PhoneArena Display Test
Bright Max (20% APL) Untested
Bright Min 8 (Poor)

Hardware

System chip Apple A7
Processor Dual-core
1300 MHz
Cyclone
GPU PowerVR G6430
Memory 1GB (LPDDR3)/128GB
1GB/16GB
1GB/32GB
1GB/64GB
1GB/128GB
OS iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x)
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Battery

Type 6471 mAh, Li - Polymer

Camera

Rear Single camera
Main camera 5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal length: 33 mm
Video recording 1080p (30 fps)
Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling
Front 1.2 MP
Video capture: 720p

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth 4.0
WLAN a,b,g,n,dual-band
Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n
USB Lightning
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor
Location GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Other Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop
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Multimedia

Headphones 3.5mm jack
Speakers Multiple speakers
Features Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring TV-out
Additional microphone(s) Yes

Cellular

4G (FDD) Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26
3G Bands 5, 8, 2, 1
Data Speed LTE, HSPA, UMTS
SIM type Nano SIM

Phone Features

Notifications Flight mode, Silent mode
Other features Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval Date approved: Apr 15, 2013
FCC ID value: BCGA1490
Measured SAR Body: 1.19 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.30 W/kg

Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
Memory 16GB
Weight 11.68 oz / 331.0 g
Location Wi-Fi positioning
Prices (MSRP) $399
Differences from the main variant:
Memory 32GB
Weight 11.68 oz / 331.0 g
Location Wi-Fi positioning
Prices (MSRP) $499
Differences from the main variant:
Memory 64GB
Weight 11.68 oz / 331.0 g
Location Wi-Fi positioning
Prices (MSRP) $599
Differences from the main variant:
Memory 128GB
Weight 11.68 oz / 331.0 g
Location Wi-Fi positioning
Prices (MSRP) $699
Differences from the main variant:
Memory 32GB
Prices (MSRP) $629
Differences from the main variant:
Memory 64GB
Prices (MSRP) $729
Differences from the main variant:
Memory 16GB
Prices (MSRP) $529
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Overall User Rating
Build quality
9.7
Camera quality
8.3
Performance
9.6
Display
9.9
Battery life and charging
8.1

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