iPad mini

The iPad mini 4 and iPad mini (5th generation) both have a 7.9-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2048x1536 at 326 ppi. These displays are LED-backlit with IPS technology, are fully laminated, and have an anti-reflective coating. The iPad mini (5th generation) also features True Tone technology, which the iPad mini 4 lacks. The iPad mini (6th generation) has a slightly larger 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2266x1488 at 326 ppi. This display also features LED-backlit with IPS technology, an anti-reflective coating, P3 Wide Color, and True Tone technology, which provides improved color accuracy and a more immersive viewing experience.

The iPad mini 4 is powered by the A8 chip, which is a much older processor and offers basic performance for general tasks. The iPad mini (5th generation) is a significant upgrade and features the A12 Bionic chip with a 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, and 8-core Neural Engine, which offers much faster performance and better efficiency. The iPad mini (6th generation) comes with the A15 Bionic chip, which includes a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine. This chip offers the best performance among the three chips, supports more demanding applications, and offers advanced machine learning capabilities.

The iPad mini 4 and iPad mini (5th generation) both have an 8MP wide-angle rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture that can record 1080p HD video. The front camera on the iPad mini 4 is a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera, while the iPad mini (5th generation) goes even better with a 7MP FaceTime HD camera. The iPad mini (6th generation) offers the most advanced camera setup. It has a 12MP wide-angle rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture that can record 4K video, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle front camera with Center Stage that keeps you in the frame during video calls.

iPad mini 4 and iPad mini (5th generation) both use the older Lightning connector for charging and data transfer. They support Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 4G LTE cellular connections. iPad mini (6th generation) uses a more modern USB-C connector, which offers faster data transfer speeds and more versatile connectivity. It also supports Wi-Fi 6, which offers faster wireless performance, and 5G cellular connections, which enable significantly faster mobile data speeds.

The iPad mini 4 does not support the Apple Pencil model, which limits its use for tasks such as note-taking or drawing. The iPad mini (5th generation) supports the 1st generation Apple Pencil, which allows users to take notes, draw, and interact with the device more creatively. The iPad mini (6th generation) supports the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, which pairs and charges wirelessly and attaches magnetically to the side of the iPad. This model offers a seamless and integrated experience for artists and note-takers.