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Update Published October 21, 2024

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Which iPad mini models support which versions of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

All iPad mini models support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but each subsequent model is a bit more capable than its predecessor. Cellular equipped models also support wireless connectivity.

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iPad mini Identification (Skip)

If you are not certain which iPad mini model you have, a straightforward way to identify each is by its Model Number located toward the bottom on the back of each device.

iPad mini	Model No
iPad mini (Wi-Fi Only/1st Gen)	A1432
iPad mini (Wi-Fi/AT&T/GPS - 1st Gen)	A1454
iPad mini (Wi-Fi/VZ & Sprint/GPS - 1st Gen)	A1455
iPad mini 2 (Retina/2nd Gen, Wi-Fi Only)	A1489
iPad mini 2 (Retina/2nd Gen, Wi-Fi/Cellular)	A1490
iPad mini 2 (Retina/2nd Gen, China)	A1491
iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi Only)	A1599
iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi/Cellular)	A1600
iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi/Cellular, China)	A1601
iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi Only)	A1538
iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi/Cellular)	A1550
iPad mini 5th Gen (Wi-Fi Only)	A2133
iPad mini 5th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell US/CA)	A2126
iPad mini 5th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell Global)	A2124
iPad mini 5th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell China)	A2125
iPad mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi Only)	A2567
iPad mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cell US/Global)	A2568
iPad mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cell China)	A2569
iPad mini A17 Pro - 7th Gen (Wi-Fi Only)	A2993
iPad mini A17 Pro - 7th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cell)	A2995
iPad mini A17 Pro - 7th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cell China)	A2996

All iPad mini models can be differentiated by other identifiers as well, such as the Order Number, which can be located by selecting the Settings app and pressing General > About and scrolling down to what is specified as "Model" within the iOS. For example, the Wi-Fi Only model of the iPad mini 3 in white and gold with 16 GB of storage is MGYE2LL/A.

To pinpoint a specific iPad mini by a variety of other identifiers, see the Ultimate iLookup feature.

iPad mini Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Support

The specific Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support of each iPad mini model follows:

iPad mini	Model	Wi-Fi	Bluetooth
iPad mini (Wi-Fi Only)	A1432	802.11a/b/g/n	4.0
iPad mini (Wi-Fi/AT&T)	A1454	802.11a/b/g/n	4.0
iPad mini (Wi-Fi/VZ & Sprint)	A1455	802.11a/b/g/n	4.0
iPad mini 2 (Retina, Wi-Fi)	A1489	802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO)	4.0
iPad mini 2 (Retina, Wi-Fi/Cellular)	A1490	802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO)	4.0
iPad mini 2 (Retina, China)	A1491	802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO)	4.0
iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi Only)	A1599	802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO)	4.0
iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi/Cellular)	A1600	802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO)	4.0
iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi/Cellular, China)	A1601	802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO)	4.0
iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi Only)	A1538	802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)	4.2
iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi/Cellular)	A1550	802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)	4.2
iPad mini 5 (Wi-Fi Only)	A2133	802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)	5.0
iPad mini 5 (Wi-Fi + Cell US/CA)	A2126	802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)	5.0
iPad mini 5 (Wi-Fi + Cell Global)	A2124	802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)	5.0
iPad mini 5 (Wi-Fi + Cell China)	A2125	802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)	5.0
iPad mini 6 (Wi-Fi Only)	A2567	802.11ax (6)	5.0
iPad mini 6 (Wi-Fi/Cell US/Global)	A2568	802.11ax (6)	5.0
iPad mini 6 (Wi-Fi/Cell China)	A2569	802.11ax (6)	5.0
iPad mini A17 Pro (Wi-Fi Only)	A2993	802.11ax (6E)	5.3
iPad mini A17 Pro (Wi-Fi/Cell)	A2995	802.11ax (6E)	5.3
iPad mini A17 Pro (Wi-Fi/Cell China)	A2996	802.11ax (6E)	5.3

Also see: What is the best external Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad mini?

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