IPad Mini

The iPad Mini is a line of mini tablet computers that is designed, made, and sold by Apple Inc.. It is smaller than a full-sized iPad with a screen size of 7.9 inches, compared to 9.7 inches on a regular iPad. The first iPad mini was announced on October 23, 2012, and was released on November 2, 2012, in almost all of Apple's markets.^[3] It is similar to the iPad 2.

iPad Mini

Black iPad Mini
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn, Pegatron[1]
Type	Tablet computer
Release date	November 2, 2012
Media	iOS
Operating system	1st generation, 2 and 3: iOS 8.1, released October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20)
System-on-chip used	Apple A5 2nd Generation (32nm)
CPU	1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
Memory	512 MB DDR2 RAM
Storage	16, 32, or 64 GB flash memory[2]
Display	7.9-inch (200.66 mm) diagonal LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 1024 x 768 px at 163 PPI 4:3 aspect ratio
Graphics	PowerVR SGX543MP2
Input	Mulit-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass
Camera	Front-facing 1.2MP and rear-facing 5MP
Connectivity	All models Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n @ 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Bluetooth 4.0 GSM: LTE 700/2,100 (Band 4) MHz UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850/900/1,800/1,900 MHz CDMA: LTE 750/850/1,800/1,900/2,100 (Band 1) MHz CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A & B 800/1,900/2,100 MHz UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850/900/1,900/2,100 MHz GSM/EDGE 850/900/1,800/1,900 MHz [2]
Power	Bulit-in rechargeable 4440mAh Li-Po battery 16.3 W⋅h (59 kJ), 10hr life
Online services	App Store, iTunes
Dimensions	200 mm × 134.7 mm × 7.2 mm (7.87 in × 5.30 in × 0.28 in)
Mass	Wi-Fi: 308 g (0.68 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 312 g (0.69 lb)
Successor	iPad Mini (2nd generation)
Website	www.apple.com/ipad-mini

The second-generation iPad Mini was announced on October 22, 2013, and was released on November 12, 2013. It is the first iPad Mini to have a Retina Display.

Features

See also: iOS, iOS 6, and iOS 7

The iPad Mini shipped with iOS 6. It can act as a hotspot, meaning that it can share its internet connection over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB. It can also access the App Store, where users can buy and install applications for their device. It can run the latest operating system, iOS 7, and this version shipped with the second generation iPad Mini.

Model Comparison

Below is a comparison of the two iPad Mini models..

Model		iPad Mini (1st generation)	iPad Mini 2	iPad Mini 3
Model Number		A1432 (WiFi) A1454 (WiFi + Cellular) A1455 (WiFi + Cellular MM)	A1489 (WiFi) A1490 (WiFi + Cellular)
Status		Discontinued	Available	Discontinued
Announcement date		October 23, 2012	October 22, 2013	October 16, 2014
Release date		November 2, 2012	November 12, 2013	October 24, 2014
Discontinued		32, 64 GB: October 22, 2013 16 GB: In production	64, 128 GB: October 16, 2014 16, 32 GB: In production	16, 64, 128 GB: In production
Launch Price		Wi-Fi models: 16 GB $329, 32 GB $429, 64 GB $529 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 16 GB $459, 32 GB $559, 64 GB $659	Wi-Fi models: 16 GB $399, 32 GB $499, 64 GB $599, 128 GB $699 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 16 GB $529, 32 GB $629, 64 GB $729, 128 GB $829	Wi-Fi models: 16 GB $399, 64 GB $499, 128 GB $599 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 16 GB $529, 64 GB $629, 128 GB $729
SoC		Apple A5	Apple A7
Motion coprocessor		—	Apple M7
CPU		1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9	1.3 GHz dual-core Apple Cyclone
GPU		Dual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2	Quad-core PowerVR G6430
Memory		512 MB DDR2 RAM built into Apple A5 package	1024 MB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage		16, 32, or 64 GB	16, 32, 64, or 128 GB	16, 64, or 128 GB
Display		7.9 inches (200 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating
		1024×768 pixels at 163 ppi	2048×1536 pixels at 326 ppi (Retina Display)
Camera	Back	1080p HD still and video camera 5 MP, 30fps and 5× digital zoom
	Front	1.2 MP still, 720p video
Wireless	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
	Wi-Fi + Cellular	In addition to above: 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model
Geolocation	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi, Apple location databases
	Wi-Fi + Cellular	Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Apple databases, Cellular network
Environmental sensors		Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, magnetometer
Battery		Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery. browsing: 10 hours (Wi-Fi), 9 hours (3G/Cellular); video: 10 hours; audio: 140 hours; standby: 1 month
Initial operating system		iOS 6.0	iOS 7.0.3	iOS 8.1
Highest supported operating system		iOS 8.1	iOS 8.1	iOS 8.1
Dimensions		7.87 in × 5.3 in × 0.28 in (200 mm × 135 mm × 7 mm)	7.87 in × 5.3 in × 0.29 in (200 mm × 135 mm × 7 mm)
Weight		Wi-Fi model: 0.68 lb (310 g) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 0.69 lb (310 g)	Wi-Fi model: 0.73 lb (330 g) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 0.75 lb (340 g)
Mechanical keys		Home, sleep, volume rocker, variable (mute sound and rotation lock) function switch (iPad Mini 2 and below)
Connector		Lightning
Greenhouse gas emissions		95 kg CO2e	140 kg CO2e
Model		iPad Mini (1st generation)	iPad Mini 2	iPad Mini 3