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iPad mini Q&A (iPad mini FAQ)
Update Published November 3, 2019
Also see: iPad Specs | All Apple Q&As
EveryiPad.com's iPad mini Q&A answers questions about all compact 7.9-inch iPad mini models. The regular iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro lines are covered in separate Q&As. Questions range from "What are all the differences between the current iPad mini 5th Gen and the iPad mini 4 replaced?" to "What is the best external keyboard for the iPad mini?" and everything in between.
Please note that the current iPad mini models are the iPad mini 5th Gen series (iPad mini 5), but this iPad mini Q&A covers earlier models, as well. Other iPad models are covered in their respective Q&As.
Also see:
 iPad Q&A |
 iPad Air Q&A |
 iPad Pro Q&A |
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Most Frequently Asked iPad mini Q&As:
What are all the differences between the current iPad mini 5th Gen and the iPad mini 4 replaced?
What is the best external keyboard for the iPad mini? Does the iPad mini even support an external keyboard? What about an external mouse?
How fast is the iPad mini 5th Gen compared to earlier iPad mini models? How fast is it compared to the iPad Air and iPad Pro?
Do the iPad mini models support pen input? Which iPad mini models? What pens are compatible? Is there a cheaper option than Apple's Pencil?
What are all the differences between the iPad mini 5th Gen and the iPad Air 3rd Gen? Which is best for my needs?
What operating system does the iPad mini use? Which iPad mini models support which versions of the iOS?
Which iPad mini models have a SIM card? Which iPad mini models use which type of SIM? Nano? Apple SIM?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad mini line? Is one the best iPad for me?
Which iPad mini models support cellular networking? What are the differences between the cellular networking on each model?
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?
See the iPad Q&A, iPad Air Q&A, and iPad Pro Q&A for other iPads.
iPad mini Basics Q&As:
What operating system does the iPad mini use? Which iPad mini models support which versions of the iOS?
Which iPad mini models support cellular networking? What are the differences between the cellular networking on each model?
Which iPad mini models support Sidecar?
Which iPad mini models have a SIM card? Which iPad mini models use which type of SIM? Nano? Apple SIM?
What is Nano SIM? How is different from Micro SIM or a regular SIM card?
What is the Apple SIM? How is it different from a regular SIM? Which iPad mini models support the Apple SIM?
What is the best external keyboard for the iPad mini? Does the iPad mini even support an external keyboard? What about an external mouse?
Do the iPad mini models support pen input? Which iPad mini models? What pens are compatible? Is there a cheaper option than Apple's Pencil?
What are the main differences between the cameras on each iPad mini? How many megapixels is each?
iPad mini Comparison Q&As (Current Models):
What are all the differences between the iPad mini 5th Gen models?
What are all the differences between the current iPad mini 5th Gen and the iPad mini 4 replaced?
What are all the differences between the iPad mini 5th Gen and the iPad Air 3rd Gen? Which is best for my needs?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad mini line? Is one the best iPad for me?
How fast is the iPad mini 5th Gen compared to earlier iPad mini models? How fast is it compared to the iPad Air and iPad Pro?
iPad mini Comparison Q&As (Earlier Models):
What are all the differences between the original iPad mini (1st Gen) models?
What are all the differences between the iPad mini 2 (Retina/2nd Gen) models?
What are all the differences between the original iPad mini (1st Gen) and iPad mini 2? Which is best for me?
What are all the differences between the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 2? Is one of these older models still worth considering?
What are all the differences between the iPad mini 3 models?
What are all the differences between the iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3?
What are all the differences between the iPad mini 4 models?
What are all the differences between the iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 4?
What are all the differences between the iPad mini 3 and iPad mini 4?
How does the performance of the original iPad mini compare to the iPad 4th Gen? How fast is it compared to earlier iPad models?
How fast is the iPad mini 2 compared to the original iPad Air? How fast are they compared to their predecessors?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad mini line? Is one the best iPad for me?
iPad mini Expansion & Connectivity Q&As:
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 about an external mouse?
Which iPad mini models support which versions of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
How do you connect an iPad mini to a television or projector to display photos or video? What formats and resolutions does it support? What are the video out differences between iPad mini models?
iPad mini Functionality Q&As:
Do the iPad mini models support pen input? Which iPad mini models? What pens are compatible? Is there a cheaper option than Apple's Pencil?
What are the main differences between the cameras on each iPad mini? How many megapixels is each?
What are the differences between the displays on each iPad mini? Which is best?
Which iPad mini models support Sidecar?
How do you connect an iPad mini to a television or projector to display photos or video? What formats and resolutions does it support? What are the video out differences between iPad mini models?
iPad mini Design & Purchasing Q&As:
Who designed the iPad mini?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad mini line? Is one the best iPad for me?
Where is the iPad mini available for purchase? Can it be purchased from Apple Authorized Resellers?
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