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iPad mini 2 with Retina display Technical specifications

Complete Apple iPad mini 2 with Retina display specifications · View model numbers, colors, dimensions, storage, display, chip, battery and full technical details.

Chip: A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor Display: Retina display; 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology; … Camera: iSight Camera5MP photosAutofocusFace detectionBackside illuminationFive-element lensHybri…
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Display
Retina display; 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology; 2048-by-1536 resolut…
Chip
A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor
Storage / Colors
16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB · Space Gray, Silver
Weight / Operating System
331.12 g · iOS 9

Apple iPad mini 2 with Retina display technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple iPad mini 2 with Retina display, including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iFinish

  • Space Gray
  • Silver

▣Display

  • Retina display
  • 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • 2048-by-1536 resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi)
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

⚙Chip

  • A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor

iSensors

  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light sensor

iLocation

  • Wi-FiWi‑FiDigital compass
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Digital compass
  • Wi-Fi + CellularWi-FiDigital compassAssisted GPS and GLONASSCellular
  • Wi-Fi
  • Assisted GPS and GLONASS
  • Cellular

iAudio Playback

  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
  • User-configurable maximum volume limit

⌁External Buttons and Connectors

  • External Buttons and ControlsHomeVolume up/downSilent/Screen rotation lockOn/Off- Sleep/Wake
  • Home
  • Volume up/down
  • Silent/Screen rotation lock
  • On/Off- Sleep/Wake
  • Connectors and Input/OutputDual microphones3.5-mm stereo headphone minijackLightning connectorBuilt-in speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
  • Lightning connector
  • Built-in speakers

iOperating System

  • iOS 9
  • With an all-new design and all-new features, iOS 9 is the world’s most advanced mobile OS. In its most advanced form. Learn more about iOS 9
  • iOS 9 includes:
  • AirDrop
  • AirPlay
  • AirPrint
  • Control Center
  • Notification Center
  • Siri
  • Spotlight Search
  • Apple Music
  • Family Sharing
  • iCloud Drive
  • Multitasking
  • QuickType Keyboard

iAccessibility

  • VoiceOver screen reader
  • Guided Access
  • Switch Control
  • Support for playback of closed-captioned content
  • AssistiveTouch
  • Full-screen zoom magnification
  • Larger type
  • Bold text
  • Increase contrast
  • Reduce motion
  • On/Off labels
  • Invert colors
  • Left/right volume adjustment

iBuilt-in Apps

  • Camera
  • Photos
  • Messages
  • FaceTime
  • Mail
  • Music
  • Safari
  • Maps
  • Siri
  • Calendar
  • iTunes Store
  • App Store
  • Notes
  • Contacts
  • iBooks
  • Game Center
  • Reminders
  • Clock
  • Videos
  • Photo Booth
  • Podcasts
  • News
  • Find My iPhone
  • Find My Friends
  • iCloud Drive

iSystem Requirements

  • Apple ID (required for some features)
  • Internet access9
  • Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:Mac: OS X v10.6.8 or laterPC: Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or lateriTunes (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
  • Mac: OS X v10.6.8 or later
  • PC: Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
  • iTunes (free download from www.itunes.com/download)

iEnvironmental Requirements

  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

iLanguages

  • Language supportEnglish (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • Keyboard supportEnglish (U.S.), English (Canadian), English (UK), English (Australian), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • English (U.S.), English (Canadian), English (UK), English (Australian), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • Dictionary support (enables predictive text and autocorrect)English (U.S.), English (Canadian), English (UK), English (Australian), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • English (U.S.), English (Canadian), English (UK), English (Australian), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • Siri languagesEnglish (U.S., UK, Canada, Australia), Spanish (U.S., Mexico, Spain), French (France, Canada, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong)
  • English (U.S., UK, Canada, Australia), Spanish (U.S., Mexico, Spain), French (France, Canada, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong)

iIn the Box

  • iPad mini 2
  • Lightning to USB Cable
  • USB Power Adapter

iAudio Calling5

  • Wi-FiFaceTimeiPad mini to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi
  • FaceTime
  • iPad mini to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi + CellularFaceTimeiPad mini to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
  • iPad mini to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular

⚡Battery and Power6

  • Wi-FiBuilt-in 23.8-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer batteryUp to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to musicCharging via power adapter or USB to computer system
  • Built-in 23.8-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
  • Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
  • Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
  • Wi-Fi + CellularBuilt-in 23.8-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer batteryUp to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video, or listening to musicUp to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data networkCharging via power adapter or USB to computer system
  • Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video, or listening to music
  • Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network

◉Cameras, Photos, and Video Recording

  • iSight Camera5MP photosAutofocusFace detectionBackside illuminationFive-element lensHybrid IR filterƒ/2.4 apertureTap to focus videoor still imagesTap to control exposure for video or still imagesPhoto and video geotaggingHDR photosPanorama
  • 5MP photos
  • Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Backside illumination
  • Five-element lens
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • ƒ/2.4 aperture
  • Tap to focus video
  • or still images
  • Tap to control exposure for video or still images
  • Photo and video geotagging
  • HDR photos
  • Panorama
  • Video Recording1080p HD video recordingVideo stabilizationFace detectionTap to focus while recordingBackside illumination3x video zoomTime-lapse video
  • 1080p HD video recording
  • Video stabilization
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • 3x video zoom
  • Time-lapse video
  • FaceTime HD Camera1.2MP photos720p HD videoFace detectionBackside illuminationTap to control exposure for video or still imagesPhoto and video geotagging
  • 1.2MP photos
  • 720p HD video

iCapacity1

  • 16GB
  • 32GB
  • 64GB
  • 128GB

⌁Connector

  • Lightning

iFree Apps from Apple7

  • Pages
  • Numbers
  • Keynote
  • iMovie
  • GarageBand
  • iTunes U
  • Apple Store
  • Trailers
  • Remote

iInput/Output

  • Wi-Fi3.5-mm stereo headphone minijackBuilt-in speakersDual microphones
  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
  • Built-in speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular3.5-mm stereo headphone minijackBuilt-in speakersDual microphonesNano-SIM card tray
  • Nano-SIM card tray

iIntelligent Assistant8

  • Siri
  • Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
  • Use hands-free
  • Listen to and identify songs
  • Learn more about Siri

iMail Attachment Support

  • Viewable document types.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics
  • .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics

iModels

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular

↔Size and Weight2

  • Wi-FiHeight: 7.87 inches (200 mm)Width: 5.3 inches (134.7 mm)Depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)Weight: 0.73 pound (331 g)
  • Height: 7.87 inches (200 mm)
  • Width: 5.3 inches (134.7 mm)
  • Depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)
  • Weight: 0.73 pound (331 g)
  • Wi-Fi + CellularHeight: 7.87 inches (200 mm)Width: 5.3 inches (134.7 mm)Depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)Weight: 0.75 pound (341 g)
  • Weight: 0.75 pound (341 g)

iTV and Video

  • AirPlay mirroring and video out to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation)
  • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
  • Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

iVideo Calling5

  • Wi-FiFaceTimeiPad mini to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi
  • FaceTime
  • iPad mini to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi + CellularFaceTimeiPad mini to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
  • iPad mini to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular

⌁Wireless and Cellular

  • Wi-FiWi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMOBluetooth 4.0 technology
  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMO
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • Wi-Fi + CellularWi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMOBluetooth 4.0 technologyUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz)Data plan required. LTE is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds will vary based on site conditions. For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and see www.apple.com/ipad/LTE. (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)3Data only4
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz)
  • Data plan required. LTE is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds will vary based on site conditions. For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and see www.apple.com/ipad/LTE. (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)3
  • Data only4

iPad mini 2 with Retina display FAQ

What is the display size of Apple iPad mini 2 with Retina display?

Apple iPad mini 2 with Retina display has Retina display; 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology; ….

What chip does Apple iPad mini 2 with Retina display use?

Apple iPad mini 2 with Retina display uses A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor.

What storage capacities are available for Apple iPad mini 2 with Retina display?

Available storage capacities include 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB.