Apple iPad mini 5th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell China) 64, 256 GB Specs
Identifers: iPad mini 5th Gen (Wi-Fi + Cellular) - MUXR2CH/A* - A2125 - 3314* - iPad11,2
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Please note that this A2125 iPad mini (5th Gen/Early 2019) model is compatible with Gigabit-class LTE, specifically bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, and 66. It does not support band 71. It only was sold in mainland China.
Compared to the much older iPad mini 4 that it replaced, the iPad mini (5th Gen) models provide a better display, much faster internals, more advanced connectivity, and add support for the original Apple Pencil (A1603, MK0C2AM/A).
All iPad mini 5th Gen devices feature a fully-laminated, antireflective 7.9-inch LED-backlit 2048x1536 (326 ppi, DCI-P3 color gamut) touch-sensitive "Retina" display.
The iPad mini 5th Gen models are powered by an Apple A12 Bionic processor, have 3 GB of RAM, and are equipped with either 64 GB or 256 GB of flash memory storage packed in a Black and Space Gray, White and Silver, or White and Gold case.
Other noteworthy features include dual cameras -- a rear-mounted 8 megapixel "iSight" camera capable of shooting stills and 1080p HD video and a front-mounted 7 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera also capable of shooting stills and 1080p HD video, dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with HT80 with MIMO capability and Bluetooth 5.0, as well as dual microphones and a single set of stereo speakers. They do have a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack, Touch ID support, and a Lightning port, also.
The battery life of this iPad mini 5th Gen model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" or 9 hours "surfing the web using [a] cellular data network." This model has a nano SIM slot to use "traditional" SIM cards.
Also see:
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| Introduction Date: |
March 18, 2019 |
Discontinued Date: |
September 14, 2021 |
| 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.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in 2019. |
| Processors: |
1 (6 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 is not compatible with this iPad. 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 iPad11,2 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 iPad11,2 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): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| 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 iPad11,2 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): |
4797 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
11337 |
| 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 iPad11,2 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): |
1110 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
2791 |
| 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 iPad11,2 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: |
2.49 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A12 Bionic |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPad mini 5th Gen uses an "A12 Bionic chip" with a 64-bit architecture as well as an 8-core Neural Engine and an embedded M12 coprocessor. It has six cores; two 2.49 GHz performance cores and four 1.59 GHz high-efficiency cores.
Also see: 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? |
| Onboard RAM: |
3 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
64, 256 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the iPad mini 5th Gen, but third-party software analysis has determined that it has 3 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 (5th Gen) models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via its Lightning connector. They also have a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack. |
| Connectivity: |
USB 3 |
Ports: |
Lightning, Headphone |
| Case Type: |
Tablet |
Form Factor: |
iPad mini 5th Gen |
| Details: |
*The iPad mini 5th Gen models are size-compatible with accessories that support the earlier iPad mini 4. |
| Housing Color: |
Black or White* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The iPad mini (5th Gen) 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 (5th Gen) models have a 7.9" LED-backlit 2048 by 1536 "fully laminated" display (326 ppi) with an "oleophobic" (oil repellent) and antireflective coating. Apple also notes that it is a "wide color" display (DCI-P3) and supports the company's "True Tone" feature that evaluates the color temperature and ambient brightness of your surroundings and dynamically adjusts the display's white balance to match. It does not support ProMotion technology (120 Hz refresh rate).
The iPad mini 5th Gen line also supports AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV 2nd Gen and later models as well as provides 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: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
*All iPad mini (5th Gen) models support 802.11a/b/g/n/ac on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (simultaneous dual band) as well as HT80 with MIMO. They support Bluetooth 5.0, also. |
| Cell Network: |
GSM/LTE* |
Camera: |
8 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This specific A2125 iPad mini (5th Gen) model, sold only in mainland China, supports "UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)" as well as "Gigabit-class LTE" on bands "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, and 66." It does not support band 71 (Digital Dividend).
**The iPad mini 5th Gen has dual cameras. The rear camera has an 8 megapixel sensor and supports still photographs as well as 1080p HD video recording. It has a f/2.4 aperture and a five-element lens. It has auto image stabilization and video image stabilization and 3x video zoom, too.
The front mounted "FaceTime HD" camera, designed primarily to be used for video conferencing in conjunction with Apple's provided FaceTime software over a Wi-Fi network (as well as selfies for those who insist), has a 7 megapixel sensor and takes videos up to 1080p at 30 FPS. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Polymer (19.1 W hr) |
Battery Life (Music): |
9-10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that this iPad mini (5th Gen) 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 5th Gen.
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| Apple Order No: |
MUXR2CH/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPad mini 5th Gen (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| Details: |
*These models only are sold in mainland China. MUXR2CH/A refers to the configuration in white/silver with 64 GB of storage. In white/silver with 256 GB of storage, the order number is MUXY2CH/A. In white/gold, with 64 GB and 256 GB of storage, the order numbers are MUXT2CH/A and MUY02CH/A, respectively. In black/space gray, with 64 GB and 256 GB of storage, the order numbers are MUXQ2CH/A and MUXX2CH/A, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2125 (EMC 3314*) |
Model ID: |
iPad11,2 |
| 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 A2125 Model Number, the 3314* EMC Number, and the iPad11,2 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 12.2 (16E227) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the last version of iOS 12, with the exception of the minor Memoji feature; fully supports the final version of iPadOS 13; fully supports the final version of iPadOS 14, with the exception of the ARKit Depth API; and fully supports iPadOS 15.
This model also supports iPadOS 16, but it does not support the advanced Stage Manager, Reference Mode, Accessibility Detection, and Virtual Memory Swap features as well as Apple Music Sing (Karaoke).
Likewise, this model supports iPadOS 17, but it lacks support for the React with Your Hands; Screen Distance; More Accurate Autocorrect in English, French, and Spanish; Inline Predictions (English); and External Camera for FaceTime features.
Finally, this model supports the current version of the iPadOS -- iPadOS 18 -- but it lacks support for the Apple Intelligence (AI), Handwriting with Smart Script, and Eye Tracking features.
On iPadOS 13 and later, it does support the Sidecar feature when paired with a Mac.
Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 18? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 18? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
8.0 x 5.3 x 0.24 |
Avg. Weight: |
0.68 lbs. (308.2 g) |
| Details: |
The iPad mini 5th Gen (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 5th Gen version equipped with Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity weighs 0.68 pounds (308.2 g). |
| Mac Support: |
OS X 10.11.6* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 7* |
| Details: |
If syncing with iTunes is desired, Apple notes that Mac OS X 10.11.6 or later and iTunes 12.8 or later is required to use this iPad with a Mac. To sync this iPad with a PC, Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.9 or later are required. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad mini 5th Gen models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad mini 5th Gen models support "H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC‑LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel 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 or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel 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 5th Gen 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: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*This specific iPad mini 5th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cellular) model -- model number A2125 -- was sold only in mainland China. It cost RMB 3,999 with 64 GB of storage and RMB 5,199 with 256 GB of storage. The price was the same regardless of color.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the iPad mini 5th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell China) 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
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 3,999, 5,199 |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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