The 2015 iPad Mini 4 has finally been upgraded. The 2019 iPad Mini (iPad Mini 5) is the successor of the 2015 iPad Mini. The hardware specifications of the 2019 iPad Mini have been significantly improved, however the chassis design has remained unchanged. The specifications and price of the iPad Mini 2019 are discussed in this article.

iPad Mini (2019) Key Specs & Features

• 7.9-inch IPS Display, 1536 x 2048 pixels (324 ppi)
• iOS 12.1.3, upgradable to iPadOS 13.1.2
• 3GB RAM
• Apple A12 Bionic
• 64GB / 256GB Internal Storage
• 8 MP Rear Camera and 7MP Front Camera
• Fingerprint Scanner (Front)
• Wi-Fi + 4G LTE or Wi-Fi Only
• 5124 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery

The Design and Display

The iPad Mini 2019 follows the design of the 2015 iPad Mini, as stated in the introductory paragraph. There is no distinction here. When you put both tablets side by side, it’s impossible to determine which is which.

With a chassis design from 2015, it’s easy to dismiss the iPad Mini 2019 as unattractive and outdated. The iPad Mini 2019 isn’t associated with any of the 2019 design trends, regardless of whether you buy one of the latest-generation iPads.

The tablet is made of metal on the back and glass on the front, just like other iPads. The front panel is the most visible section of the chassis, giving it an aged appearance.

The front of the iPad Mini 2019 is occupied by an antique setup. A 7.9-inch display is surrounded by massive bezels. Unless it’s coming from an entry-level device, this type is inexcusable in 2019.

The iPad Mini 2019 features Touch ID

The earpiece and front-facing camera are located on the top bezel, while one of Apple’s hallmark features, which is no longer present on the current iPhone, is located on the bottom bezel. The Apple Touch ID sensor, which is a fingerprint recognition sensor, is the distinctive feature.

The iPad Mini 2019’s 7.9-inch display is a retina IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1536 x 2048 and a 324 PPI screen density. The display of this tablet is protected by thin protective glass, similar to the iPad Mini 4 from 2015.

The good news is that the tablet is the first in its line to enable the Apple pencil. It’s evident that Apple aims to meet the needs of creators who want to work on a tablet with a smaller form factor.

It works with the Apple Pencil 2nd Generation. This means that customers will not be able to enjoy the comfort that the ultra Ergonic latest-generation Apple pencil provides.

Another drawback is that this Apple pencil has a lighting connector and may be charged from the tablet’s lighting port, which can be stressful and inconvenient at times.

When it comes to color variations, the Apple iPad mini 2019 offers a trio of alternatives. The iPad Mini 2019 is available in three colors: Space Gray, Silver, and Gold.

The Cameras

Aside from the style and structure of the iPad Mini 2019, the cameras are similar to those found in the iPad Mini from 2015. For both the front and rear cameras, it’s a single camera game. The sensors have remained in place.

The iPad Mini 2019’s back camera is an 8MP camera with an aperture of f/2.4. This camera offers panorama photographs up to 43 megapixels, 1080p video recording with frame rates restricted at 30 frames per second, video image stabilization, 3x video zoom, and slow-motion video recording at 240 frames per second.

The iPad Mini 2019 has a 7-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies. The aperture on this camera is f/2.2. It can take HDR photos and shoot 1080p videos at a maximum frame rate of 30 frames per second.

Hardware and Software

The iPad Mini 2019 shines in terms of hardware specs, as it is an update to the iPad Mini from 2014. It has the same hardware as the iPhone Xs and iPhone XR, therefore it has last year’s specs. Its hardware specifications are likewise comparable to those of the iPad Air 2019.

It has an Apple A12 Bionic microprocessor with a hexa-core processor that runs at 2.5 and 1.6 GHz. A 4-core graphics processing unit powers the visuals on this tablet.

The iPad Mini 2019 comes with 3GB of RAM and 64GB or 256GB of storage. A 5124 mAh non-removable battery is also included. The device’s lightning port is used to charge it.

Because the tablet’s specs are close to those of Apple’s flagships from last year, you should expect flagship device performance with this hardware combination.

iPad Mini 2019 Price and Availability

The pricing of the iPad Air 2019 starts at $399, which is around 144,637 Naira. The most expensive 256GB model costs roughly $549, which is about 199,000 Naira.

General Features

• Platform: iOS 12.1.3, upgradable to iPadOS 13.1.2
• Processor: 2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest ( A12 Bionic chip), 7nm
• GPU: Yes
• Memory: 3GB RAM
• Colors: Gold, Silver, Space Grey
• Dimension: 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm
• Weight: 300.5 g
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, e-SIM