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Apple iPad mini 2
Full Specifications
This device is also known as Apple iPad mini with Retina display, Apple A1490, Apple A1491, Apple A1489
9.4
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Availability |
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Officially announced | Oct 22, 2013 |
Prices (MSRP) | $829 |
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Design |
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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 |
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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 | |
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Bright Max (20% APL) | Untested |
Bright Min | 8 (Poor) |
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Hardware |
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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 |
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Type | 6471 mAh, Li - Polymer |
Camera |
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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 |
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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 |
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Headphones | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | Multiple speakers |
Features | Album art cover, Background playback |
Screen mirroring | TV-out |
Additional microphone(s) | Yes |
Cellular |
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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 |
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Notifications | Flight mode, Silent mode |
Other features | Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval |
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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: | |
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Memory | 16GB |
Weight | 11.68 oz / 331.0 g |
Location | Wi-Fi positioning |
Prices (MSRP) | $399 |
Differences from the main variant: | |
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Memory | 32GB |
Weight | 11.68 oz / 331.0 g |
Location | Wi-Fi positioning |
Prices (MSRP) | $499 |
Differences from the main variant: | |
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Memory | 64GB |
Weight | 11.68 oz / 331.0 g |
Location | Wi-Fi positioning |
Prices (MSRP) | $599 |
Differences from the main variant: | |
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Memory | 128GB |
Weight | 11.68 oz / 331.0 g |
Location | Wi-Fi positioning |
Prices (MSRP) | $699 |
Differences from the main variant: | |
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Memory | 32GB |
Prices (MSRP) | $629 |
Differences from the main variant: | |
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Memory | 64GB |
Prices (MSRP) | $729 |
Differences from the main variant: | |
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Memory | 16GB |
Prices (MSRP) | $529 |
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Overall User Rating
9.4
Build quality
9.7
Camera quality
8.3
Performance
9.6
Display
9.9
Battery life and charging
8.1
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