The iPad mini is a thin, light, ultraportable tablet that runs iPadOS 27. It has an 8.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display and the A20 Pro chip, with a 16-core Neural Engine. The 512GB configuration has a Dual 16-core Neural Engine. It supports Apple Intelligence and Siri AI.
The display gives high contrast and vivid colors. Nano-texture display glass is available in the 256GB and 512GB configurations. The tablet is splash, water, and dust resistant, with an IP67 rating under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes). That resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear.
It works with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) for writing, drawing, and note-taking. The slim Smart Folio covers protect it and prop it up. The pencils and covers are sold separately. Touch ID unlocks the device, authenticates purchases, and signs in to apps.
- Display
- 8.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR, measured diagonally
- Chip
- A20 Pro with 16-core Neural Engine (Dual 16-core Neural Engine in the 512GB configuration)
- Storage
- Starting at 128GB
- Operating system
- iPadOS 27
- Front camera
- 12MP with Center Stage
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, Matter (N1 wireless networking chip)
- Cellular
- 5G on cellular models, with the C2 modem for 50% faster cellular speeds; data plan required
- Port
- USB-C
- Security
- Touch ID
- Water resistance
- IP67, splash, water, and dust resistant
- Battery
- All-day battery life with fast charging
- Pencil support
- Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), sold separately
- Case support
- Smart Folio covers, sold separately
- Brand
- Apple