Most Frequently Asked iPad mini Q&As:

What are all the differences between the iPad mini A17 Pro and the iPad mini 6 replaced?

Which iPad mini models support Apple Pencil? Which Apple Pencil models are compatible with which iPad mini models?

Which iPad mini models have a SIM card? Which iPad mini models use which type of SIM? Nano? eSIM?

What are all the differences between the iPad mini A17 Pro (iPad 7) models?

How much internal storage do the iPad mini models have? Is it possible to add external storage? Which external storage option is best for my needs?

What is the best external keyboard for the iPad mini? Does the iPad mini even support an external keyboard?

What are the "pros and cons" of the current and previous 8.3" iPad mini models (iPad mini 6 and iPad mini A17 Pro)? Is one the best iPad for me?

What operating system does the iPad mini use? Which iPad mini models support which versions of the iPadOS?

Which iPad mini models support Sidecar?

Which iPad mini models support cellular networking? What are the differences between the cellular networking on each model?

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