• 7.9" (2048x1536) IPS LCD
  • 1GB
    Apple A7 SoC
    16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB Storage
  • 5-MP, f/2.4 1 Rear Camera
  • 6470 mAh

The Apple iPad mini Retina phone has a 7.9-inch (2048x1536) IPS LCD screen, a 5MP main camera and a 1.2MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 6470 mAh and the main processor is a Apple A7 with 1 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductiPad mini Retina (Launched 2013-10-01), Price: 175 USD at Amazon
Display7.9" 2048x1536 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP f/2.4 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 1.2-MP
Computing
  • Apple A7 SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB Storage
  • None
Battery6470 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 331g (11.7oz), 200x134.7x7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 inches)
Price (Market)$175
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)7.9"
Display/Body Ratio71.7%
Resolution2048x1536
Sharpness (PPI)324 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel5-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Hardware Features
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)6470 mAh
Talk Time10 hours
Computing
Processor BrandApple
Processor NameApple A7
Processor ModelA7
Processor # Cores2
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.3 GHz
RAM Options1GB
Internal Storage Options16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB
Memory Card TypeNone
Operating System + VersioniOS 7
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT3 102/51 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT EDR
Connector TypemicroUSB
SAR US Body1.19 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.99 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • MP3
  • VIBRATION
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope

iPad mini Retina Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the iPad mini Retina was retailing at around $175 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the iPad mini Retina is not water-proof as we do not find an IP-Rating.
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No, the iPad mini Retina does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things could be different in Asia. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the iPad mini Retina 2048x1536 resolution is not 4K.
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No, the iPad mini Retina is not compatible with Wireless Charging.
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No, the iPad mini Retina does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the iPad mini Retina is a 4G device that is rated 4G LTE CAT3 (102/51 Mbps).
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No, the iPad mini Retina is not a 5G handset.
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No, the iPad mini Retina is not a USB-C handset.
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No, the iPad mini Retina does not have a removable battery.

iPad mini Retina Benchmarks

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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