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Apple iPad mini 2

Full Specifications

Released · Nov 12, 2013

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

8.5

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9.4

Read All User Reviews (7)

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I have it 73 users

I had it 32 users

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Availability
Officially announced	Oct 22, 2013
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

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Bright Max (20 APL)	Untested
Bright Min	8 (Poor)
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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

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Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	16GB
Weight	11.68 oz (331.0 g)
Location	Wi-Fi positioning
MSRP	$ 399

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	32GB
Weight	11.68 oz (331.0 g)
Location	Wi-Fi positioning
MSRP	$ 499

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	64GB
Weight	11.68 oz (331.0 g)
Location	Wi-Fi positioning
MSRP	$ 599

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	128GB
Weight	11.68 oz (331.0 g)
Location	Wi-Fi positioning
MSRP	$ 699

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	32GB
MSRP	$ 629

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	64GB
MSRP	$ 729

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	16GB
MSRP	$ 529

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
U.S. Cellular

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Overall User Rating

(7 reviews)

9.4

Build quality

9.7

Camera quality

8.3

Performance

9.6

Display

9.9

Battery life and charging

8.1

Subi212

Arena Apprentice

Best Ipad with the Ipad 2

Posted: Dec 02, 2016, 3:59 PM

Phone owned for more than a year

My grandpa bought me this Ipad Back in May 2014, and i still use it today and im not changing it. Why? It does everything that i need and i want. I recieved it on IOS 7.1.1 and i upgraded it to 10.0.2! The camera is awesome at 5 megapixels, but the battery life is starting to get worse over the years. I have the 16 GB version witch is good for me, because i take pictures, play games, and watch videos on Youtube. I dropped it and nothing happened!
The best Ipad ever

Lol20025

Arena Apprentice

Tablet Very Good!

Posted: Mar 25, 2015, 7:32 PM

Phone owned for more than a year

This iPad For Me , Is The iPad More Better For Me We I Have , The Retina Display Are Any New For The iPad Mini , Is Very Fast Of The Chip A7 With 64 Bits , The Battery Are So Good , Hard Me All The Day , Apple Thanks Of This iPad Of The 2013

Figster512

Arena Apprentice

Great tablet.

Posted: Mar 05, 2015, 9:40 AM

Phone owned for more than a year

The iPad Mini 2 is a great tablet. I'm writing the review with it right now. It is perfect for people who want a tablet that can fit in a small compartment, but still want a display that is large and clear enough to get work done. The battery life is excellent, I get 9-13 hours with screen brightness about a quarter to half way up. The display is very clear, but the colors aren't as accurate as an iPhone screen. The camera is decent if you have nothing else to shoot with. It is definitely capable of shooting good pictures, but is nothing compared to an iPhone or a real camera. Performance is decent, there is some minor lag in the menu but nothing really major. The speakers are good, they aren't extremely loud but loud enough and they are very high quality. The device is very thin, but if you drop it on its front, even with Apple's Smart Case Mini, the screen will shatter. (I know from experience.) Overall, for $300, this device is a steal. It has a powerful processor, great display, great battery life, decent camera and speakers, and is great for web browsing. I would recommend the 32GB model. I got the 64GB when it was out in 2013, and I have used around 24GB of space.