iPad mini (6th generation)

Released September 2021· discontinued

A15 Bionic8.3 inches12MP Main$499

Display

Size: 8.3 inches
Type: Liquid Retina IPS
Resolution: 2266 × 1488
PPI: 326 ppi
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Brightness: 500 nits
Features: Wide color (P3)True ToneAnti-reflective coating

Chip

Name: A15 Bionic
Process: TSMC 5nm (N5P)
CPU Cores: 6
GPU Cores: 5
NPU Cores: 16
Geekbench Single: 1,730
Geekbench Multi: 4,670

Camera

Main: 12MP f/1.8 Wide, True Tone flash
Ultrawide: 12MP f/2.4 Ultrawide, Center Stage
Video: 4K 60fps, Slo-mo 240fps at 1080p

Battery

Capacity: 5,124 mAh
Video Playback: Up to 10 hours
Charging: USB-C up to 20W

Storage

Options: 64GB256GB

Connectivity

Cellular: 5G (optional)
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
Port: USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 1

Design

Dimensions: 195.4 × 134.8 × 6.3 mm
Weight: 293g
Material: Aluminum
Water Resistance: Not rated
Colors: Space GrayPinkPurpleStarlight

Software

Launch OS: iPadOS 15
Latest OS: iPadOS 19
Apple Intelligence: Not supported

vs iPad mini (5th generation)

Display

7.9 inches

8.3 inches

Chip (GB Single)

A12 Bionic · 1110

A15 Bionic · 1730

+56%

Battery

5124 mAh

5124 mAh

No change

Weight

300g

293g

+2%

Starting Price

$399

$499

-25%