iPad Mini 2019 vs. iPad Mini 4: New specs, same design, now with Pencil support
The iPad Mini lives again, this time with new components and Pencil support.
Just when you thought it was a near-extinct dinosaur, the Apple iPad Mini comes roaring back to life in a new, updated edition. It's the first entirely new iPad Mini since the Mini 4 launched in 2015 (although that's been updated over the years).
Still, it looks the same from the outside, and the main differences include a big jump in mobile processor, a True Tone display, better front-facing camera and support for the Apple Pencil (only the first-gen Pencil, though).
Starting price stays steady at $399. The tablet will start at £399 in the UK and AU$599 in Australia.
Also new is the 2019 version of the iPad Air, which you can see compared to the mainstream 9.7-inch iPad and the iPad Pro here.
And if bigger screens are your thing, Apple also has new iMac desktops in 21.5-inch and 27-inch versions.
With all this hardware out of the way, you can expect only software and services at the upcoming Apple event on March 25.
iPad Mini (2019) vs iPad Mini 4
Specs | Apple iPad Mini (2019) | Apple iPad Mini 4 |
---|---|---|
Display size and resolution | 7.9-inch True Tone display 2,048x1,536 | 7.9-inch Retina display 2,048x1,536 |
Pixel density | 326ppi | 326ppi |
Dimensions (inches) | 8x5.3x0.24 | 8x5.3x0.24 |
Dimensions (millimeters) | 203.2x134.8x6.1 | 203.2x134.8x6.1 |
Weight | 0.66 pounds (300.5 grams) | 0.65 pounds (298.8 grams) |
Camera | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
Video capture | 1080p HD video recording | 1080p HD video recording |
Front facing camera | 7-megapixel, 1080p | 1.2-megapixel, 720p |
Processor | A12 Bionic | A8 |
Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
RAM | 3GB | 2GB |
Battery | 19.1-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery | Li-Ion 5124 mAh |
Fingerprint sensor | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Connector | Lightning connector | Lightning connector |
Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Apple Pencil support | First-gen | None |
Base price off contract | $399, £399, AU$599 | $399 (now discontinued) |