The Apple iPad mini is the smaller version of the original iPad, which has got all the notable specifications and decent hardware under the hood.
Apple iPad mini boots iOS 6 out of the box, sporting a 7.9-inch IPS LCD display with 1024 X 768 pixels of resolution, an Apple dual-core A5 processor, a FaceTime HD camera on the front, and 5 megapixel iSight camera on the back with 1080p HD video recording capability, 802.11 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n support for speeds up to 150 Mbps, Lightning to USB connector, LTE/DC-HSDPA connectivity, Safari browser, access to App Store, iCloud services, 16.3Wh battery to power everything, a whole host of the iOS services and all the regular features of an iPad.
The Full Technical Specification Of Apple iPad mini
Network | |
| 2G | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz CDMA 800, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 3G | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G | LTE 700 MHz Class 17, 1700, 2100 LTE 700, 850, 1800, 1900, 2100 MHz |
System Properties | |
| Operating System | Apple iOS 6 |
| CPU | Apple A5 Dual-Core Processor 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP2 |
| RAM | 512MB |
Display | |
| Type | LED-backlit IPS TFT Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Size | 7.9-inch |
| Colors & Resolution | 16M Colors & 1024 X 768 Pixels |
| Pixel Density | 163 PPI |
Design | |
| Form Factor | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 200 x 134.7 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 312 grams |
Input / User Interface | |
| Input | – Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating – Accelerometer – Proximity Sensor – G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope |
Camera | |
| Primary (Rear-Facing) | – 5 Megapixels iSight Camera – 2592×1944 pixels – Auto Focus – Video Image Stabilization – Geo-tagging, Touch Focus |
| Video Recording Capability | – 1080p HD Video Recording Capability – 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Secondary (Front-Facing) | – 1.2 Megapixels – FaceTime HD Video Calling @ 30 fps over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
Memory | |
| Internal Storage | 16GB/32GB/64GB Internal Storage |
| Expandable Storage | – No – No microSD Card Slot Support |
Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + EDR (Lightning) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| WLAN | – 802.11 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n – Dual Band |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| HDMI | – |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM Radio with RDS |
| Headset | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
Browser & Messaging | Apple Safari iMessage, SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
Battery | |
| Capacity | Li-Po 16.3Wh Standard Battery |
| Battery Life | Up To 10 Hours |
Music, Video & Image | |
| Audio Formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WAV |
| Video Formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
| Image Formats | GIF, JPEG, TIFF |
Other Features | iMovie, FaceTime, Garage Band Apps Lightning Connector iCloud Service iMaps, iBooks PDF Reader PhotoBooth iTunes Home Sharing AirPlay Micro-SIM Card Tray iBooks PDF reader Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF documents Viewable Digital Compass |
Colors | White/Silver Black/Slate |
Price & Availability
The Apple iPad mini will be available to purchase in white and black colored editions from November 2nd. The 16GB Wi-Fi variant costs $329, while the 32GB Wi-Fi and 64GB Wi-Fi versions will retail for $429 and $529, respectively. The Wi-Fi+Cellular model pricing starts at $459 for the 16GB. The new polyurethane iPad mini Smart Covers in six different colors, each priced at $39.
Users can pre-order the iPad mini beginning October 25th with the Wi-Fi models shipping on November 2 and the cellular models starting to ship two weeks later.