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Apple iPad mini Retina

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Apple iPad mini Retina
Apple iPad mini Retina (iPad Series)
Processor
Apple A7 2 x 1.3 GHz, Cyclone, 64 Bit, M7-Coprozessor
Graphics adapter
Memory
1024 MB 
, LPDDR3
Display
7.90 inch 4:3, 2048 x 1536 pixel, Capacitive, 10 touchpoints, Oil-resistant coating, Retina-Display, IPS, 324 PPI, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB 
Connections
Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, Sensors: Gyroscope, Acceleration sensor, Ambient light sensor, Digital compass, Lightning connector (corresponds to a USB 2.0 port, according to its specs), Two microphones
Networking
802.11a/b/g/n (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.5 x 200 x 134.7 ( = 0.3 x 7.87 x 5.3 in)
Battery
24 Wh Lithium-Polymer, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 10 h
Operating System
Apple iOS 7
Camera
Webcam: Rear: 5 MP (2560 x 1920), Front: 1.2 MP (1280 x 960)
Additional features
Speakers: Two stereo speakers, Keyboard: Virtual, 10 watt power supply, Lightning-to-USB cable, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
328 g ( = 11.57 oz / 0.72 pounds), Power Supply: 89 g ( = 3.14 oz / 0.2 pounds)
Price
389 Euro

 

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Average Score: 90.64% - very good
Average of 28 scores (from 48 reviews)
price: 71%, performance: 91%, features: 79%, display: 92% mobility: 93%, workmanship: 91%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 96%

Reviews for the Apple iPad mini Retina

89% Review Apple iPad Mini Retina Tablet | Notebookcheck
Small device, giant resolution. The new version of the little iPad now has a Retina display, but it is also thicker than its predecessor. Apple also bestowed their 64-bit A7 processor on the little tyke, so it is on equal footing with its big brother. Or is it…?
Which small screen iPad is the best buy?
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
The new iPad 4 offers great power for a reasonable price, and we'd be tempted to pay the extra £100 to upgrade from an A7 to A8 processor. It'll offer much better performance in the long run, and you will get better upgrades in the long run. Touch ID is a nice extra, and it's good for unlocking your iPad. Although you can't use your iPad mini to make in-store purchases with Apple Pay (like an iPhone) so Touch ID is really a quicker way to unlock your iPad mini. Even so, we'd pay the extra £100 to upgrade if possible. The faster CPU will give better performance over the long run.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 10/09/2015
Which of Apple's flagship iPads is best for you?
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
Think carefully before committing all that money, and focus on the physical differences, which affect both your screen space and the portability of your device. When discussing new 'form factors' we often advise readers - assuming they can't pop into an Apple Store and feel the devices for themselves - to mock up cardboard effigies of the two items under consideration (using the dimensions above) and play around with them. See if it fits in that bag you like. Imagine watching a film on the screen. Try to work out if it's right for you and your lifestyle.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2015
What’s the difference between Apple’s tablets?
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The iPad mini 4 is the “best” iPad mini, but that’s from a technical standpoint. If you’re happy to trade off performance, screen quality, camera quality, and a Touch ID sensor (plus the more subtle differences in the table) then the £100 saving on the iPad mini 2 means it could be the one for you. The upgrades arguably make the mini 4 worth that extra £100 and it will no doubt be a more future-proof purchase if you care about being able to upgrade to the latest version of iOS. We expect the mini 4 to get at least the next two versions – iOS 10 and iOS 11. The iPad mini 3 is only a good deal if you can find a refurbished model at a low price – i.e. not much more than the equivalent iPad mini 2.
Comparison, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 09/29/2015
iPad mini 3 vs iPad mini 2 comparison: New iPad mini 3 isn't worth £80 more
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
If you're thinking about upgrading from the iPad mini 2 then you're going to have to really want the Touch ID fingerprint scanner and the gold model (the additional storage will cost you more anyway).
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/20/2014
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact vs iPad Mini with Retina Display comparison: Sony's mini tablet takes on (and beats) the iPad mini
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Considering that it is last year's product, the iPad mini with Retina Display is hanging in there. We prefer the Sony, principally because it is more powerful, thinner and lighter, has a better camera and - glory be - it's cheaper. But the iPad mini remains a stunning device, and for those that prefer Apple it won't be a let down.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/19/2014
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs iPad Mini head-to-head review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
Having won four rounds to the Galaxy Tab S 8.4's three, the iPad Mini 2 with Retina display is the winner of this versus review. Featuring robust security, significantly better battery life and a cleaner, more intuitive user interface the iPad Mini 2 remains one of the best small form factor tablets currently available.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2014
90% iPad mini with Retina display (2013) Review
Source: Ubergizmo English English Archive.org version
The iPad mini (2012) was an iPad 2 experience in a smaller form; unable to run iOS 7 properly with all of the animations and transparency effects smoothly and fluidly. But even, so it sold millions. People clearly wanted a smaller iPad. The iPad mini with Retina display improves upon the iPad mini (2012) in every way. It’s now equally as fast as the iPhone 5s and iPad Air with the same A7 processor, M7 motion coprocessor, 1GB of RAM. It’s so fast, it’s obvious that Apple designed this device with the future and iOS 8 in mind.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 90%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs iPad mini with Retina display: Apple and Samsung's mini tablets go head to head
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It's difficult to decide which tablet is best without having both devices in our lab for thorough testing. I am an Android user, and would take the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4's larger, higher-resolution screen, more compact size and weight, potentially faster performance, micro-USB port, better cameras and fingerprint scanner over anything the iPad mini has to offer. But if you are a fan of Apple's devices, the software alone may make this decision for you.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 06/25/2014
iPad Air vs iPad mini 2 Retina comparison review: Which iPad is best?
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
Which iPad would we recommend? Obviously that depends on your needs. If portability is top priority, the iPad mini 2 remains the best option, although the iPad Air is so much slimmer and lighter than previous 'full-size' iPads that it's close to catching up. The iPad Air can be used one-handed for quite a long time without tiring the arm, which makes it great for reading - although if that's all you want to do with your iPad, you could save some money and just get the old iPad mini (or a Kindle, at that). The A7 processor on the new iPads make them superb games machines, and ideal for photo and video editing, especially for the next few years as such apps get more demanding.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 05/20/2014
83% Review: Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
Other tablets are substantially cheaper, but the iPad mini is more powerful and longer-lasting, and the sheer quantity and quality of choice in the Apple App Store remain ahead of rival devices. If you can afford it, this is the best compact tablet going.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 100% features: 83% workmanship: 83%
80% iPad mini 2
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
Overall, the iPad mini 2 represents a huge improvement over the original. The increase in price is just about justified as everything about the iPad mini 2 from the build quality to display oozes quality. It's not as good valaue for money as the Nexus 7 (2013) or as versatile as the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4in, but the mini 2 is a fantastic tablet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% iPad Mini 2 review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
The addition of the Retina screen is a real boost to the 8in tablet range from Apple, and it’s impressive that this extra-high quality display and faster processor haven’t dented battery life. We’d definitely award the iPad Mini 2 our top score if it wasn’t for the even higher starting price now attached to the device; it’s a premium 8in tablet but at a very premium cost.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
iPad mini 2 Retina vs iPad Air comparison review: Which new iPad should I buy?
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
Which iPad would we recommend? Obviously that depends on your needs. If portability is top priority, the iPad mini 2 is still the best option, although the iPad Air is so slim and light that it's close to catching up; the iPad Air can be used one-handed for quite a long time without tiring the arm, which makes it great for reading - although if that's all you want to do with your iPad, you could save some money and just get the old iPad mini. The A7 processor on the new iPads make them superb games machines, and ideal for photo and video editing, especially for the next few years as such apps get more demanding. But the iPad Air has the larger screen to go with those activities - we'd rather edit movies on a 9.7in screen, and games are more immersive on the larger device. Hopefully we've summarised the strengths and weaknesses of Apple's new iPads effectively, but our last word would be this: if you heart is set on one of the new iPads, is portability or the screen your first priority? The two lines have got closer on both fronts, but the iPad Air remains the best option for a stunning visual experience, while the iPad mini 2 is a great buy if you want to slip a fast, powerful computing device in a handbag or rucksack pocket.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 02/10/2014
100% Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
There's no doubt in our mind that the iPad Mini with Retina Display is the best small tablet. It perfectly balances screen resolution and size with portability, with Apple producing a tablet that fits comfortably in one hand. Build quality is excellent, too, putting this tablet above the cheaper, but still great, Google Nexus 7. Most importantly, with this model Apple has removed any compromise between this and the iPad Air. Personally, we slightly prefer the larger screen of the Air, especially as that tablet doesn't feel a lot bigger than the Mini. Still, if you want to save a bit of money or need a tablet that can be used comfortably in one hand, the iPad Mini is a brilliant choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
83% Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
It’s testament to the sheer quality of Apple’s efforts that the iPad mini with Retina display doesn’t feel outlandishly expensive. Other tablets, such as Google’s Nexus 7, or the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX, offer substantially better value, but the iPad mini is more powerful and longer-lasting, and the sheer quantity and quality of choice in the Apple App Store remains ahead of rival devices. For most people, the Google Nexus 7 remains the better buy, but if you can afford it, the iPad Mini with Retina display is the finest compact tablet out there.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 100% features: 83% workmanship: 83%
100% iPad mini with Retina display review, iPad mini 2 fully tested
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
If it’s a smaller, lighter iPad you are after you can’t go wrong with the new iPad mini with Retina display. It’s better than last year’s model in all the ways that really matter, especially in terms of the screen and the speed. While the iPad mini costs slightly more this year than the original iPad mini did at launch, we think the increased cost isa small price to pay for the updated technology. While it would be nice if the iPad mini 2 had slimmed down, it’s hardly fat, and the iPad Air is practically the same thickness.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
Apple iPad mini 2 Retina vs original iPad mini comparison review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The new iPad mini is a tablet for which many people have been waiting eagerly. With it's 'better than HD' Retina screen and new, much faster processor, it's a considerably better tablet. But it's also more expensive, while the old model is still on sale at a lower price.Maybe you already own an iPad mini and are wondering whether to upgrade. The decision isn't easy, but we're here to help. Read on to find out whether to buy an iPad mini 2 or not.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/24/2013
80% iPad mini with Retina display review: a superb tablet in almost every way
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The iPad mini with Retina display is a fabulous tablet. The screen is excellent and more than worth the minimal weight gain. Performance is also excellent, and the 64-bit processor makes this much more future-proof than the original iPad mini. The higher price (compared to the original cost of the iPad mini) may be frustrating, but it’s arguably better value than the iPad Air as well as being more portable. If you can afford it, you won’t be disappointed.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/13/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 90%
Apple iPad mini with Retina Display
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
From a design standpoint, there’s really nothing to see here that wasn’t seen already in the initial version of the iPad mini, but the overall package is far more compelling. The form factor suits those who are only interested in smaller tablets that can be used in one-handed operation, but more importantly, the iPad mini with Retina display offers plenty of reasons for those who ignored the first edition to finally bite.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/13/2013
95% Apple iPad mini Retina Review
Source: Techspot English Archive.org version
It’s clear after using the device that the iPad mini with Retina display is the best small-sized tablet that money can buy. Its build quality is second to none, combining a portable form factor with premium materials, and performance that is on-par with the iPad Air, which is exactly what you want to see despite its smaller size. Apart from the performance, the key improvement over the first-generation iPad mini is the display, which packs 3.1 million pixels into a 7.9-inch 4:3 panel. The crispness is certainly eye-catching and fabulous for reading text, and while the display is not without its flaws (gamut-wise), it’s reasonably easy to simply gloss over them. Of course it’s entirely up to whether you prefer the size of the iPad mini or iPad Air, but the former excels in the small-tablet arena.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/27/2013
Rating: Total score: 95%
80% Apple iPad Mini With Retina Display Review
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
The iPad Mini with Retina display is such a huge improvement over the original that it is hard to use the new one and even consider looking at the older one. In essence, Apple has taken all the things they did with the iPad Air and then offered them in the smaller tablet and with a $100 lower price than the Air. The display in particular is incredibly sharp and a beauty to behold.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dear-ly beloved: Apple’s costly iPad Mini with Retina Display
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
Would I recommend the new Mini? To anyone already in the Apple ecosystem, yes; to OS-agnostic new buyers, no. The new iPad Mini is a very nice mid-size tablet, but I honestly can’t see a reason for Joe Soap to favour one over, say, the Nexus 7, or the Kindle Fire HD or HDX if you don’t mind being tied to Amazon. That’s not because the Mini is an inferior product, simply because it’s a much more costly one.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2013
100% Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina display review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
If it wasn’t for the tiny niggles of colour reproduction, performance and price, we’d give the iPad Mini with Retina display the overall tablet crown. Colours look slightly more vivid and accurate both on the iPad Air (which also performs ever-so-slightly better) and key, cheaper rivals such as the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HDX. Then there’s price - now we know the Mini isn’t quite as good as the Air in absolutely every respect, making that £80 difference bigger than it may at first seem. The Retina Mini is now our favourite small tablet, beating the Google Nexus 7 to that coveted second spot in the list of the best tablets you can buy right now, and narrowly missing out on the overall top spot, which remains the lofty perch of its bigger brother, the iPad Air.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% iPad Mini Retina review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
But if, like us, the size and feel of the Mini is of most importance, it offers such a boost in performance and display quality, it's worth the upgrade. The Retina resolution feels like the missing piece of the Mini puzzle and keeps it at the top of our tablet table. We thought the iPad Air was a stunning piece of technological invention; this just takes all of that goodness and puts it into a device that's more manageable in more real-life situations. We love it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% iPad mini 2 Retina review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Just like the iPad Air before it, the iPad mini 2 has a strong case for being crowned the best tablet in its class. However, the iPad mini 2 comes with a serious set of solid and very price-conscious competitors. The iPad mini Retina has improved exactly where it needed to. Better screen, better camera and much faster processor are all present, but it’s not a wildly different experience from the original iPad mini. That’s no bad thing as the iPad mini 2 is one of the best small-form tablets on the market, even if the extra cost is a little hard to justify.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 100% features: 100% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
as good as the Air, just smaller
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
In the course of a year, the iPad mini has hit puberty, and matured quite a bit. It's an iterative update, for sure, but one that makes it vastly better than the original. Because it now offers a Retina display, fast connectivity and a powerful processor, the mini now shares top-tier product status with the iPad Air. This is precisely the iPad mini we've been waiting for, but it comes with a price hike of $70 over last year's model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2013
iPad mini Retina Display review – the holy grail of tablets
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
As upgrades go, you can’t fault the iPad mini with Retina display. Apple took the two biggest complaints – speed and screen – in hand, and returned with a tablet that looks great, performs great, and still delivers on battery life and portability. The tempting option might have been to dilute the update so as to leave the iPad Air clearly in the lead as the full-sized flagship, but Apple is obviously so confident in the equal allure of each model, it has no reason to artificially delineate the range.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2013
90% Apple iPad mini
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
The iPad mini is exactly the type of product we expect from Apple. Stunning good looks, a display so high resolution it’d take a magnifying glass to pick out the pixels, and unparalleled performance. This is the smaller iPad that should have debuted last year, but hey, better late than never.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Apple iPad mini with Retina Display Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The iPad mini with Retina Display is simultaneously a splurge compared with 7-inch Android tablets and one heck of a value in the context of Apple's own tablet lineup. For $100 less than the full-size iPad Air, you get the same sharp screen resolution and blazing A7 chip in a more compact design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Apple iPad mini With Retina Display
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
So you're paying $170 extra here (up from last year's $120 difference) to get iOS apps rather than Android apps. If you're an iPhone user, or you're attracted by unique iOS exclusives like the Infinity Blade series of games, Toca Boca kids' apps, or the iWork office suite, that investment will probably be worth it. But I think all of those apps play even better on the big iPad. If you're looking for cross-platform applications like Kindle book reading, comics reading, casual games, or Web browsing, you can get them on a great tablet that costs a lot less. That makes the iPad mini a very highly rated tablet, but still not quite our Editors' Choice.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

86% Apple iPad mini Retina Wi-Fi (16 GB)
Source: e-media - Heft 11/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 86%
89% Apple iPad mini Retina Wi-Fi + 4G (32 GB)
Source: Computerbild - Heft 17/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 89%
99% Apple iPad mini Retina Wi-Fi + 4G (128 GB)
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 5/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 99%
100% Apple iPad mini Retina Wi-Fi (16 GB)
Source: PC News - Heft 3/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%
96% Silber - Klein, leistungsstark und stylisch
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 96% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 95%
98% Apple iPad mini Retina
Source: SFT - Heft 3/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 98%
95% Apple iPad mini Retina
Source: Chip (Print) - Heft 2/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 95% features: 92% display: 94% mobility: 89% emissions: 98%
Apple iPad mini Retina
Source: Mac & i - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/16/2013
92% Apple iPad mini Retina Display WiFi + Cellular (16 GB)
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92% display: 88% mobility: 97%
iPad mini mit Retina-Display im ersten Hands-on-Test
Source: Mobicroco German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/12/2013
Apple iPad Mini mit Retina Display
Source: Tom's Hardware German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: compact dimensions; high resolution display
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2013
100% iPad mini Retina, la tablette d'Apple qui a tout d'une grande
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
Apple iPad mini Retina: обзор особо четкого планшета 7,9". ZOOM рекомендует
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/16/2013
Apple iPad Mini Retina – Прикоснитесь К Идеальному
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display and camera; stylish design; good performance; good autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/28/2014
Обзор Apple Ipad Mini С Экраном Retina. Лучший Компактный Планшет
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Aluminum body; loud stereo speakers; huge database software; battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2013
90% Đánh giá iPad Mini Retina - đắt nhưng đáng tiền
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
83% Recenzja tabletu iPad mini z ekranem Retina
Source: Tablet.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 83%
Ревю на Apple iPad mini (Retina) – най-добрият мини таблет, но на висока цена
Source: Tablet.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful aluminum case; extremely high performance; screen with great detail, brightness, contrast and color reproduction; long battery life; quality camera; powerful and clear stereo sound. Negative: High price; no MicroSD memory card slot; colors range of the display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/07/2013

Comment

Model:

The updated iPad mini 3 is a welcomed addition to the Apple family sporting current innovation but still being able to fit in one hand. There are 3 colors to choose from; silver, gold and space grey. Design is kept similar to all Apple portables this generation with a sleek rounded chassis and familiar circular home button that contains the fingerprint scanner.

The Apple iPad mini Retina comes with a 7.9 inch LED backlit display with IPS technology and 326 pixels per inch. Needless to say the Retina display produces beautiful colors and is tack sharp. The models differ on storage size and communication ability. There are 3 storage sizes to choose from; 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB in the most expensive model. Besides this, users can opt for a Wi-Fi only model or Wi-Fi and cellular model depending on the individual need.

There is an A7 processor with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion co-processor powering the buttery smooth iOS 8. A 5 MP iSight Camera is also present with ratings of f/2.4 for perfect low-light capabilities. There is also a secondary front facing camera for FaceTime. Battery life is also amazing due to a built-in 23.8 Wh Lithium Polymer battery. The Apple iPad mini Retina makes for a perfect portable multimedia companion.

Imagination PowerVR G6430: Multi core (4 cluster) graphics card for ARM processors that supports OpenGL 4.x and ES 3.0

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


A7:

Apple-developed SoC for use in the iPhone 5S and iPad Air. Offers two "Cyclone" ARM cores (ARMv8, 64-bit) and an integrated PowerVR G6430 GPU.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


7.90":

This display format is in the mid-range for smartphones. It offers a compromise between good visibility, details and resolution on the screen, and you can still fit it into trouser pockets.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Apple: Apple is a US company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company is known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and manufactures computers and consumer electronics as well as operating systems and application software. Apple is also a leading provider of software and services such as the App Store, iTunes and iCloud.

Apple has earned a reputation as a company that focuses on design and ease of use. As for their notebooks, they are mostly in the high-priced segment, have their own operating system, but also run Windows on the newer Macbooks.

Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world and has a loyal following of customers and fans. The company also has a strong presence in the entertainment industry, with services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. In 2023, Apple had an approximate 8% market share of global PC sales, ranking it 4th after Lenovo, HP, and Dell.


90.64%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.


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Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Apple iPad 10
A14 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A14, 10.90", 0.477 kg
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, Apple M2 M2, 12.90", 0.682 kg
Apple iPad Pro 11 2022
M2 10-Core GPU, Apple M2 M2, 11.00", 0.466 kg
Apple iPad Air 5 2022
M1 8-Core GPU, Apple M-Series M1, 10.90", 0.461 kg
Apple iPad 10.2 2021
A13 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A13 Bionic, 10.20", 0.487 kg
Apple iPad Mini 6
A15 GPU 5-Core, Apple A-Series A15, 8.30", 0.297 kg
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021
M1 8-Core GPU, Apple M-Series M1, 12.90", 0.682 kg
Apple iPad Pro 11 2021
M1 8-Core GPU, Apple M-Series M1, 11.00", 0.468 kg
Apple iPad Air 2020
A14 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A14, 10.90", 0.458 kg
Apple iPad 10.2 2020
A12 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A12 Bionic, 10.20", 0.495 kg
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2013-11-19 (Update: 2013-11-19)