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Apple iPad mini 4

Tablet

Display diagonal
7.90 in
Chipset
Battery capacity
5,124 mAh*

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

1080p ALU 2 OffscreeniOS / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

34.90* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p ALU 2 OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

35.39* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p ALU 2 OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

35.02* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p Driver Overhead 2 OffscreeniOS / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

24.27* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p Driver Overhead 2 OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

86.52* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p Driver Overhead 2 OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

84.63* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p Manhattan 3.1 OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

9.02* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p Manhattan 3.1 OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

9.27* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p Manhattan OffscreeniOS / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

21.67* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p Manhattan OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

22.22* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p Manhattan OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

22.20* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p T-Rex OffscreeniOS / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

48.42* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p T-Rex OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

49.95* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p T-Rex OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

50.04* fps

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p Texturing OffscreeniOS / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · MTexels/s

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

3,549* MTexels/s

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

1080p Texturing OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · MTexels/s

Higher is better.

Apple iPad mini 4

3,543* MTexels/s

Apple iPad Mini 4

Apple Inc. Apple A8 GPU

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Benchmark results

  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · CPU181*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    iPad mini 4*
    Chipset
    Apple A8*
  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · GPU275*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    iPad mini 4*
    Chipset
    Apple A8*
  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · NPU113*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    iPad mini 4*
    Chipset
    Apple A8*

Display

Display diagonal
7.90 in
Display pixel density
326 ppi*
Resolution
1536 x 2048
Panel
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Horizontal pixels
1,536 px
Vertical pixels
2,048 px

Displays

  • Main display
    Diagonal
    7.90 in
    Horizontal pixels
    1,536 px
    Vertical pixels
    2,048 px
    Role
    Main

Processing & platform

Chipset
Processor
Graphics
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)*

Memory & storage

Storage options
16/32/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM*

Memory options

  • 2 GB*
    Capacity
    2 GB*

Storage options

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

Cameras

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

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

Battery capacity
5,124 mAh*
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
    USB

Connectivity & software

Operating system
iOS
Cellular networks
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE*
Wi-Fi
802.11a
Bluetooth
4.2

Sensors

  • Touch ID
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Ambient light sensor

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm (8.0 x 5.31 x 0.24 in)*
Height
203.20 mm
Width
134.80 mm
Thickness
6.10 mm
Weight
299 g*

Colors

  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Space Gray

Variants & identifiers

Model identifiers

  • A1538
  • A1550
  • iPad5,1
  • iPad5,2

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 7 fields
Chipset manufacturer
Apple*
Chipset
Apple A8*
CPU cores
2*
Reported clock (unit unspecified)
1,500*
Machine-learning score · CPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
CPU
score
181*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
iPad mini 4*
Chipset
Apple A8*
Machine-learning score · GPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
GPU
score
275*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
iPad mini 4*
Chipset
Apple A8*
Machine-learning score · NPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
NPU
score
113*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
iPad mini 4*
Chipset
Apple A8*
Specifications 2 · 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
326* 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 A8*
rounded display corners
No*
touch id
Yes*
usb c port
No*
wireless charging
No*
Specifications 3 · 44 fields
body weight
299 g (Wi-Fi) / 304 g (3G/LTE) (10.55 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    299*
    unit
    g*
    original
    299 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    304*
    unit
    g*
    original
    304 g*
    span
    • 16*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Nano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
7.9 inches, 193.3 cm (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.9*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    7.9 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    193.3*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    193.3 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~324 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,536*
    y
    2,048*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1536 x 2048*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
iPad mini 4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (3G/LTE model only)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
2.0, proprietary reversible connector*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
Siri natural language commands and dictation*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 36*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3.1*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    3.1 Mbps*
    span
    • 57*
    • 65*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 12.2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Apple A8 (20 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    20*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    20 nm*
    span
    • 10*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.5 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
16/32/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    128*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    128 GB*
    span
    • 9*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 GB*
    span
    • 17*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
8 MP, f/2.4, 32mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    32*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    32mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.12µm*
    span
    • 30*
    • 36*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 360 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - Cellular version only*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera features
HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    1.2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    31*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    31mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 8*
    • 13*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2015, September*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 5124 mAh battery (19.1 Wh)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5,124*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    5124 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2015, September*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 10 h (multimedia)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm (8.0 x 5.31 x 0.24 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6.1*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    6.1 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.24*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.24 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices

* Provisional data