Apple iPad mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cell US/Global) 64, 256 GB Specs
Identifers: iPad mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell) - MK893LL/A* - A2568 - 4044* - iPad14,2
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Note that this Wi-Fi/Cellular model does support GPS/GNSS and 5G NR cellular networking, but it does not support 5G NR mmWave, bands n258 (26 GHz), n260 (39 GHz), and n261 (28 GHz). This single model was sold nearly worldwide -- including in the United States -- but it was not sold in mainland China.
The iPad mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi + Cellular) features a fully-laminated, antireflective 8.3" LED-backlit 2266x1488 "Liquid Retina" display (326 ppi, 500 nits) surrounded by a thin black bezel and is packed in a thin case with rounded corners and flat sides. The back has four metallic color options -- a charcoal "Space Gray", pink, purple, and a warm gray "Starlight."
This iPad mini is powered by a six-core Apple A15 Bionic processor, a five-core GPU, and a 16-core "Neural Engine", has 4 GB of RAM, and is equipped with either 64 GB or 256 GB of flash storage. Other noteworthy features include a "Touch ID" authentication sensor built into the top button as well as support for the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (A2051, MU8F2AM/A) that conveniently charges via a magnetic connection on the side of the device. It has a front-mounted 12 megapixel "Ultra Wide" FaceTime HD camera with a 122-degree field of view that shoots up to 1080p video, supports cinematic video stabilization, and "Center Stage" to automatically track and zoom to keep subjects in frame. It also has a rear-mounted 12 megapixel camera that shoots up to 4K video with cinematic video stabilization.
In addition to a USB-C port, other connectivity includes 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with HT80 with MIMO capability and Bluetooth 5.0 as well as 4G/LTE and the aforementioned 5G capability. It has a single nano-SIM slot and supports eSIM, too. It has dual microphones and stereo speakers. Battery life is reportedly 10 hours of "surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video" and 9 hours "surfing the web using [a] cellular data network."
Compared to its predecessor, the iPad mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi + Cellular) models are a dramatic improvement and have more in common with the higher-end iPad Air than their iPad mini forefathers. With the removal of the Home button and the smaller bezels, they are physically smaller, but have a larger display. They also have a more powerful and advanced architecture, better cameras, support more advanced external keyboards, use USB-C (instead of Lightning), and support the more advanced Apple Pencil 2nd Gen and clever "Touch ID" sensor in the top button, as well.
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| Introduction Date: |
September 14, 2021* |
Discontinued Date: |
October 15, 2024 |
| 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.
*This model was introduced on September 14, 2021 and was first available in stores on September 24, 2021.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in 2021. |
| 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 iPad14,2 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 iPad14,2 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 iPad14,2 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): |
7102 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
18489 |
| 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 iPad14,2 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): |
1593 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
4497 |
| 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 iPad14,2 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: |
2.9 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A15 Bionic |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that this iPad uses an "Apple A15 Bionic" processor with a 6-Core CPU, 64-bit architecture and an unspecified clockspeed as well as a 5-core GPU and a 16-core "Neural Engine." However, third-party software analysis has determined that the processor has a clockspeed around 2.9 GHz. |
| Onboard RAM: |
4 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
64, 256 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple releases no official information regarding the amount of onboard RAM. However, third-party software analysis has determined that iPad mini 6th Gen models have 4 GB of RAM.
Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPad? How? |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge (USB-C) |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPad mini (6th Gen) models do not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer. |
| Connectivity: |
USB-C |
Ports: |
USB-C, Magnetic Connector |
| Details: |
The iPad mini (6th Gen) has a USB-C port as well as a Magnetic Connector designed to charge the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (A2051, EMC 3231).
Also see: Which Apple Pencil models are compatible with which iPad mini models? |
| Case Type: |
Tablet |
Form Factor: |
iPad mini (6th Gen) |
| Housing Color: |
Black (Colors)* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The iPad mini (6th Gen) models have a black glass front and a choice of either a charcoal "Space Gray", pink, purple, or warm gray "Starlight" aluminum back. |
| Built-in Display: |
8.3" Liquid Retina* |
Display Resolution: |
2266x1488 (326 ppi) |
| Details: |
*The 8.3" iPad mini 6th Gen models have a fully-laminated 8.3" LED-backlit 2266x1488 "Liquid Retina" display (326 ppi, 500 nits brightness). It supports wide-color (P3) as well as True Tone technology. It additionally has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic (oil repellent) and antireflectant coating (1.8% reflectivity). The device has no "Home" button.
Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How?
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
All iPad mini (6th Gen) configurations support 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (dual band) as well as HT80 with MIMO. They support Bluetooth 5.0, as well. |
| Cell Network: |
4G LTE/5G* |
Camera: |
12 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This iPad mini (6th Gen) model supports cellular data connectivity. Specifically, this A2568 model supports "5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79); FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48); [and] UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)."It does not support 5G NR mmWave, bands n258 (26 GHz), n260 (39 GHz), and n261 (28 GHz).
**The iPad mini (6th Gen) has dual cameras. The rear camera has a 12 megapixel sensor and supports still photographs, Live Photos, and 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps. It has a f/1.8 aperture, digital zoom up to 5x, and cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p). The front mounted "Ultra Wide" FaceTime HD camera also has a 12 megapixel sensor as well as a 122-degree field of view. It has a f/2.4 aperture; shoots 1080p at 25 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps; supports cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p); and offers the "Center Stage" feature that automatically pans and zooms to keep subjects in frame, too. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Polymer (19.3 Whr) |
Battery Life (Music): |
9-10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that this iPad mini (6th Gen) model provides "up to 9 hours surfing the web using [a] cellular data network" and "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video". |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple does not report the standby time for this iPad.
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| Apple Order No: |
MK893LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPad mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell) |
| Details: |
*MK893LL/A is the order number for this configuration in "Space Gray" with 64 GB of storage in the United States. Also in the US, in Space Gray with 256 GB of storage, the order number is MK8F3LL/A. With 64 GB and 256 GB of storage, respectively, the US order numbers in pink are MLX43LL/A and MLX93LL/A; purple are MK8E3LL/A and MK8K3LL/A; and "Starlight" are MK8C3LL/A and MK8H3LL/A. Order numbers are different in other countries. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2568 (EMC 4044*) |
Model ID: |
iPad14,2 |
| 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 A2568 Model Number, the 4044* EMC Number, and the iPad14,2 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iPadOS 15.0 (19A346) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model fully supports iPadOS 15; it supports iPadOS 16 with the exception of the advanced Stage Manager, Reference Mode, Accessibility Detection, and Virtual Memory Swap features; and it supports iPadOS 17, but it lacks support for the minor Screen Distance and External Camera for FaceTime features. It also supports the current version of the iPadOS -- iPadOS 18 -- but lacks support for Apple Intelligence (AI).
Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 18? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 18? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
7.69 x 5.3 x 0.25 |
Avg. Weight: |
0.66 lbs. (297 g) |
| Details: |
The iPad mini (6th Gen) models (held vertically) are 7.69 inches tall, 5.3 inches wide, and 0.25 of an inch deep (195.4 mm x 134.8 mm x 6.3 mm).
This iPad mini (6th Gen) version equipped only with Wi-Fi weighs 0.66 pounds (297 g). |
| Mac Support: |
Mac OS X 10.11.6 |
Windows Support: |
Windows 10+ |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this iPad mini (6th Gen) model, if syncing with a Mac is desired, is compatible with a Mac running macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan) through macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave) using iTunes 12.8 or later or macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later using the Finder. To sync with a Windows PC requires Windows 10 or later and iTunes 12.12 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad mini (6th 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 (6th 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 (6th Gen) also includes a one-meter USB-C charge cable and a 20W USB-C 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$649, US$799* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$450-US$600 |
| Details: |
*Regardless of color, the Wi-Fi+Cellular configurations of the iPad mini (6th Gen) models originally were US$649 and US$799 equipped with 64 GB and 256 GB of storage, respectively. The Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) is US$129.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the iPad mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cell US/Global) 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$849, C$1049 |
Brazil: |
R$7.799, R$9.399 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $17,499, $21,499 |
United States: |
US$649, US$799* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€719, €889 |
Belgium: |
€729, €899 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 5,599, 6,899 |
Finland: |
€739, €909 |
| France: |
€729, €899 |
Germany: |
€719, €889 |
| Ireland: |
€739, €909 |
Italy: |
€729, €899 |
| Luxembourg: |
€704,90, €869,29 |
Netherlands: |
€729, €899 |
| Norway: |
NOK 7.790, 9.590 |
Portugal: |
€739, €909 |
| Spain: |
€719, €889 |
Sweden: |
SEK 7.795, 9.595 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 719, 889 |
United Kingdom: |
£619, £759 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
HK$5,199, HK$6,399 |
| India: |
Rs 60,900, 74,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥77,800, ¥95,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 839,000, 1,029,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 2,949, 3,599 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 38,990, 47,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$979, S$1,209 |
Taiwan: |
NT$19,400, NT$23,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 23,400, 28,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 16,990,000, 20,990,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$979, A$1209 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1099, NZ$1349 |
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