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Apple iPad mini 2 All specs

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Apple iPad mini 2

Apple iPad mini 2

6.4/10 💬 Comment

iOS tablet with 1.3GHz Dual-core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)

With one SIM card slot, the Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) allows download up to 100 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.

Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz), but it lacks NFC connection.

Including the battery, the Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 128GB) tablet has 341 grams and it's a very thin device, only 7.5mm.

Summary

*depends on the model
⚙️ CPU: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)
🤖 iOS 7.0
🔄 iOS 12
📱 7.9"
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
🔳 RAM: 1GB
💽 ROM: 16GB / 32GB / 64GB / 128GB*
🔌 WIFI4, BT4.0
📷 (back) 5MP
🤳 (front) 1.2MP
 🔋 6400mAh

📱 Model features

Apple iPad mini 2
ModeliPad mini 2 (4G 128GB)
Other model namesiPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandApple
Release date11/12/2013
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supported

📲 Display

Apple iPad mini 2
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI
Colors16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Apple iPad mini 2
System versioniOS 7.0
Firmware updateiOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Apple iPad mini 2
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Apple iPad mini 2
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (122GB available)
External storageNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Apple iPad mini 2
Dual-SIMNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkA1491 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1490/A1455 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3
A1490 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
A1490/A1455 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supported

📷 Camera

Apple iPad mini 2
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length33mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupported
HDRHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Apple iPad mini 2
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Apple iPad mini 2
LoudspeakerSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more
RadioNot supported
TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Apple iPad mini 2
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supported
Infrared portNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Apple iPad mini 2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supported

🔋 Battery

Apple iPad mini 2
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Apple iPad mini 2
Call controlVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupported
Video callingSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver
• Oleophobic coating on Retina display
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port
• OpenGL ES 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Apple iPad mini 2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered
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