Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen Buyer's Guide

Name: Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen
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iPad Mini 6th Gen

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iPad Mini 6th Gen Release Date: September 2021

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Apple released the 6th generation iPad mini in September 2021. This iPad mini is also referred to by the model year: iPad mini (2021). The 6th generation iPad mini features a newer design that closely resembles the 4th generation iPad Air, it has an 8.3” Liquid Retina display with True Tone, and it is powered by the A15 Bionic chip with Neural Engine. Features of this model include 64GB or 256GB of internal storage, a USB-C connector for charging, Touch ID in the power button for device security, a two-speaker audio landscape mode, a 12MP wide camera on the back, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage on the front. The 6th generation iPad mini is available in Space Gray, Pink, Purple, and Starlight, and it supports the 2nd generation Apple Pencil and works with Bluetooth keyboards.

iPad Mini 6th Gen Price

Starting price:

$240

Average price:

$336

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iPad Mini 6th Gen Specs

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Key specs for the 6th generation iPad mini include an 8.3” Liquid Retina display with True Tone, an Apple A15 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, up to 256GB of storage, Touch ID on the power button, a USB-C connector, a 12MP wide-angle rear camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide FaceTime HD camera on the front. The 6th generation iPad mini also features a magnetic connector for the Apple Pencil, stereo speakers, dual microphones, and is available in a WiFi-only model or a WiFi + Cellular model with 5G connectivity.

Size and Weight

Width

135 mm 5.3 inches

Height

195 mm 7.7 inches

Depth

6 mm 0.3 inches

Weight

293 g 10.3 ounces

Measurements for the 6th generation iPad mini are as follows: 7.69” (D) x 53” (W) x 0.25” (D). The iPad mini has an 8.3” display size. The WiFi-only model weighs 0.65 pounds, and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 0.66 pounds.

Screen and Display

Resolution

1488x2266

Screen Size

210 mm 8.3 inches

Pixels Per Inch

327 ppi

The iPad mini (6th generation) features an 8.3-inch LED backlit multi-touch Liquid Retina display with IPS technology. Features include an antireflective coating, a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, wide color (P3), a 500 nits SDR max brightness, a resolution of 2266 x 1488, and support for True Tone.

Cameras

Primary

12.0 MP

Resolution

4000x3000

The 6th generation iPad mini features a 12MP wide camera on the back and a 12MP ultra-wide camera on the front. The rear camera offers digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 3 for photos, and a quad-LED True Tone flash. The front camera has a Retina Flash, Smart HDR 3 for photos, a 2x zoom out, and support for Center Stage. The front and rear cameras can record 1080p HD video (at 25, 30, or 60 fps), and the rear camera can also record 4K video (at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps).

Battery and Charging

Capacity

5034 mAh

Longevity

10 hours

USB

USB-C

The iPad mini (6th generation) is powered by a 19.3Wh lithium-polymer battery that is capable of providing up to 10 hours of web surfing time when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of web surfing time when on a cellular connection. The 6th generation iPad mini ships with a USB-C charging cable and 20W USB-C wall power adapter for charging.

More Specs

Processor / Chipset

CPU

Apple A15 Bionic APL1007 / APL1W07

Memory / Storage

RAM

4.00 GB

Storage Options

64 GB
256 GB

iPad Mini 6th Gen Storage

Choose from 2 storage options:

64GB
256GB

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Storage options for the 6th generation iPad mini include 64GB and 256GB.

Storage Popularity

Which iPad Mini 6th Gen storage are most people buying?

68% of buyers chose 64 GB
32% of buyers chose 256 GB

iPad Mini 6th Gen Colors

Available in 4 colors:

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The 6th generation iPad mini is available in four colors. The color options include Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, and Purple.

Color Popularity

What color iPad Mini 6th Gen are most people buying?

57% of buyers chose color Gray
21% of buyers chose color Starlight
16% of buyers chose color Purple
6% of buyers chose color Pink

Gray

Gray is the most popular iPad Mini 6th Gen color choice, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPad Mini 5th Gen.

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New Color

Pink

Pink is a unique iPad Mini 6th Gen color choice, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad Mini 5th Gen.

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Purple

Purple is a popular iPad Mini 6th Gen color preference, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad Mini 5th Gen.

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Starlight

Starlight is a popular iPad Mini 6th Gen color preference, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad Mini 5th Gen.

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