Apple iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi/Cellular) 16, 32, 64, 128 GB* Specs
Identifers: iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) - MK872LL/A* - A1550 - 2825* - iPad5,2
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The iPad mini 4 models -- casually described by Apple as a little iPad Air 2 -- pack similar, but not identical, internals in a smaller case.
Both iPad mini 4 models, this Cellular-equipped model and its Wi-Fi only brother, feature a 7.9" 2048x1536 (326 ppi) LED-backlit IPS touch-sensitive display with an antireflective coating, a dual core 1.5 GHz Apple A8 processor, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of flash memory storage.
Other notable features include dual cameras -- a rear-mounted 8 megapixel "iSight" camera capable of shooting stills and 1080p video and a front-mounted 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera capable of shooting stills and 720p video, dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with HT80 with MIMO capability and Bluetooth 4.2, as well as dual microphones and speakers. Connectivity to computers, if desired, and power is provided by the Lightning port. Housing color options consist of silver with a white front, gold with a white front and a medium-toned "space" gray with a black front.
The battery life of this iPad mini 4 model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" or nine hours surfing the web using cellular data capabilities.
This Wi-Fi/Cellular iPad mini 4 (A1550) has support for A-GPS, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, CDMA EV-DO, and perhaps most importantly LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, and 41. In the US, this single device is designed to run on the AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon networks and even ships with an "Apple SIM" that is designed to allow one to switch between AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile at will (but AT&T locks the Apple SIM upon activation with the carrier, defeating its purpose entirely, and Verizon does not participate in the Apple SIM altogether). In the UK, Apple also provides an Apple SIM. In other countries, a traditional carrier nano SIM can be used.
Also see:
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- What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad mini 4? Is one the best iPad for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
September 9, 2015* |
Discontinued Date: |
March 18, 2019* |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*On September 7, 2016, Apple introduced a 32 GB option for US$529, cut the price of the 128 GB option to US$629 and discontinued the 16 GB and 64 GB options. On March 21, 2017, Apple cut the price of the 128 GB option to US$529 and discontinued the 32 GB option altogether. On March 18, 2019, Apple discontinued the iPad mini 4 entirely.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in 2015. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
2611 |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 provides 32-bit benchmarks for iOS models. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPad5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, please see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPad5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
1704 |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
3096 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPad5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
1654 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
2815 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPad5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
357 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
668 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPad5,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
1.5 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A8 |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPad mini 4 models use an "Apple A8" processor with "64-bit architecture and [an] M8 motion coprocessor" with an unspecified clockspeed, but third-party software analysis has determined that it runs at around 1.5 GHz. |
| Onboard RAM: |
2 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
16, 32, 64, 128 GB* |
| Details: |
*Apple releases no official information regarding the amount of onboard RAM. However, software analysis has determined that the iPad mini 4 has 2 GB of RAM.
Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPad mini models? How? |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge (Lightning) |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPad mini 4 does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer. |
| Connectivity: |
USB |
Ports: |
Lightning, Headphone |
| Case Type: |
Tablet |
Form Factor: |
iPad mini 4 |
| Housing Color: |
Black or White* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The iPad mini 4 models are available with either a black glass front and a "Space" gray aluminum back, a white glass front and a silver colored aluminum back, or a white glass front and a gold colored aluminum back. |
| Built-in Display: |
7.9" Color* |
Display Resolution: |
2048x1536 (326 ppi) |
| Details: |
*The iPad mini 4 models have a 7.9" IPS LED-backlit 2048 by 1536 "fully laminated" display (326 ppi) with an "oleophobic" (oil repellent) and antireflective coating. They also provide video mirroring and video out support up to 1080p using the "Lightning Digital AV Adapter" and the "Lightning to VGA Adapter."
Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How?
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.2 |
| Details: |
*All iPad mini 4 configurations support 802.11a/b/g/n/ac on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (dual band) as well as HT80 with MIMO. |
| Cell Network: |
GSM/CDMA/LTE* |
Camera: |
8 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This A1550 iPad mini 4 model supports cellular data connectivity via AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon in the US and a large number of other carriers around the world. Specifically, it supports UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DCHSDPA (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), and LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41)
**The iPad mini 4 has dual cameras. The rear "iSight" camera has an 8 megapixel sensor and supports still photographs as well as HD video recording (1080p up to 30 FPS with audio as well as "slo-mo" 120 fps video). It has a f/2.4 aperture. The front mounted "FaceTime HD" camera, designed to be used for video conferencing in conjunction with Apple's provided FaceTime software over a Wi-Fi network, has a 1.2 megapixel sensor and takes videos up to 720p. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Polymer (19.1 Whr) |
Battery Life (Music): |
9-10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that this iPad mini 4 provides "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and 9 hours "surfing the web using [a] cellular data network." |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple does not report the standby time for the iPad mini 4.
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| Apple Order No: |
MK872LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| Details: |
*MK872LL/A refers to the 16 GB configuration in white/silver. 64 GB and 128 GB in white/silver are MK8A2LL/A and MK8E2LL/A, respectively. In white/gold, the order numbers are MK882LL/A, MK8C2LL/A, and MK8F2LL/A, for 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB, respectively. In black/gray, the order numbers are MK862LL/A, MK892LL/A, and MK8D2LL/A, for 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, respectively.
The 32 GB configurations introduced on September 7, 2016, in white/silver, white/gold, and black/space gray are MNWQ2LL/A, MNWR2LL/A, and MNWP2LL/A, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1550 (EMC 2825*) |
Model ID: |
iPad5,2 |
| Details: |
The Model Number (external) is unique to this model.
*Please note that the EMC number is not externally listed on this device.
Also see: All iPads with the A1550 Model Number, the 2825* EMC Number, and the iPad5,2 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 9.0 (13A340) |
Maximum OS: |
iPadOS 15.x* |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the last version of iOS 9; the last version of iOS 10 with the exception of the minor Raise to Wake and Ride-Booking features; and iOS 11. It also supports the last version of iOS 12 with the exception of the Memoji, Camera Effects, and ARKit 2 features; the last version of iPadOS 13, with the exception of the Adjust Portrait Lighting and "High-Key Mono" photography features and AR features (Motion Capture, People Occlusion); and the last version of iPadOS 14, but it does not support a number of advanced features (ARKit Depth API and Location Anchors, AR RealityKit Video Textures, Spatial Audio via AirPods Pro, and On-Device Dictation).
Finally, this model supports the last version of iPadOS 15, but it does not support a significant number of advanced features (Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, 3D Landmarks, Interactive Globe, Live Text in Photos, Live Text Translation, and Visual Look Up as well as Universal Control). It does not support iPadOS 16 or later versions of the iPadOS at all.
Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 15? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 15? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
8.0 x 5.3 x 0.24 |
Avg. Weight: |
0.67 lbs. (304 g) |
| Details: |
The iPad mini 4 (held vertically) is 8.0 inches tall, 5.3 inches wide, and 0.24 of an inch deep (203.2 mm x 134.8 mm x 6.1 mm).
This iPad mini 4 version equipped with Wi-Fi and cellular networking weighs 0.67 pounds (304 g). |
| Mac Support: |
OS X 10.7.5* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 7* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPad mini 4, if syncing with iTunes is desired, is compatible with a Mac running OS X 10.7.5 or later or a Windows PC running Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.3 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad mini 4 models support "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." |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad mini 4 models support "H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 5.0 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." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
The iPad mini 4 models also include a Lightning to USB cable and USB power adapter.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPad. |
| Original Price: |
US$529, US$629, US$729* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$150-US$200 |
| Details: |
*Regardless of color, in the US, this iPad mini 4 model originally cost US$529, US$629, and US$729 equipped with 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of storage, respectively.
On September 7, 2016, Apple introduced a 32 GB option for US$529, cut the price of the 128 GB option to US$629 and discontinued the 16 GB and 64 GB options. On March 21, 2017, Apple cut the price of the 128 GB option to US$529 and discontinued the 32 GB option. On March 18, 2019, Apple discontinued the iPad mini 4 entirely.
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Global original prices for the iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi/Cellular) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$579, C$689, C$799 |
Brazil: |
R$4.299, R$4.999, R$5.699 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $9,699, $11,499, $13,299 |
United States: |
US$529, US$629, US$729* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€509, €609, €709 |
Belgium: |
€519, €619, €719 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 3,999, 4,799, 5,599 |
Finland: |
€529, €629, €729 |
| France: |
€519, €625, €725 |
Germany: |
€509, €609, €709 |
| Ireland: |
€529, €629, €729 |
Italy: |
€519, €619, €719 |
| Luxembourg: |
€501,85, €598,54, €695,23 |
Netherlands: |
€519, €619, €719 |
| Norway: |
NOK 4.990, 5.890, 6.790 |
Portugal: |
€529, €639, €749 |
| Spain: |
€509, €609, €709 |
Sweden: |
SEK 5.095, 5.995, 6.895 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 579, 689, 799 |
United Kingdom: |
£419, £499, £579 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 3,788, 4,488, 5,188 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$4,088, HK$4,888, HK$5,688 |
| India: |
Rs 38,900, 45,900, 52,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥56,800, ¥67,800, ¥78,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 640,000, 760,000, 880,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 2,099, 2,499, 2,899 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 26,990, 31,990, 36,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$728, S$868, S$1008 |
Taiwan: |
NT$16,900, NT$19,900, NT$18,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 17,900, 21,400, 24,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 12,380,000, 13,980,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$729, A$859, A$989 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$849, NZ$999, NZ$1149 |
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