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Tablets
Apple

Apple iPad mini (2012)

Tablet

Display diagonal
7.90 in
Chipset

Display

Display diagonal
7.90 in
Display pixel density
163 ppi*
Resolution
768 x 1024
Panel
LED-backlit IPS
Horizontal pixels
768 px
Vertical pixels
1,024 px

Displays

  • Main display
    Diagonal
    7.90 in
    Horizontal pixels
    768 px
    Vertical pixels
    1,024 px
    Role
    Main
    Technology
    LED-backlit IPS

Processing & platform

Chipset
Processor
Apple A5; 2-core CPU
CPU cores
2

Memory & storage

Storage options

  • 16 GB
    Capacity
    16 GB
  • 32 GB
    Capacity
    32 GB
  • 64 GB
    Capacity
    64 GB

Cameras

  • Front camera
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Effective resolution
    1.20 MP
    Position
    Front
    Role
    selfie
  • Rear camera
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    2.40 f-number
    Effective resolution
    5 MP
    Position
    Rear
    Role
    main

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Removable battery
No
Battery technology
Lithium-polymer

Charging

  • Wired charging
    Variant / details
    Charging through a power adapter or a computer USB connection. The included adapter rating is not a device input-power limit.
    Technology
    Lightning

Connectivity & software

Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0

Sensors

  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light sensor

Design & dimensions

Height
200 mm
Width
134.70 mm
Thickness
7.20 mm

Colors

  • Black & Slate
  • White & Silver

Variants & identifiers

Model identifiers

  • A1432
  • A1454
  • A1455
  • iPad2,5
  • iPad2,6
  • iPad2,7

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications ยท 18 fields
apple pencil support
supported
No*
accessories
camera lens types
  • Wide*
display aspect ratio
width
3.0*
height
4.0*
ratio
display diagonal
7.9* in
display pixel density
163* ppi
display sensor housing
No*
dual esim capability
supported
No*
configuration
Wi-Fi + Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
dynamic island
No*
esim capability
supported
No*
configuration
Wi-Fi + Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
face id
No*
five g capability
supported
No*
configuration
Wi-Fi + Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
lidar sensor
No*
pressure sensitive 3d touch
No*
processor family
Apple A5*
rounded display corners
No*
touch id
No*
usb c port
No*
wireless charging
No*

* Provisional data