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 iPad mini
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 iPad (4th generation)
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| Overview | ||
| Released | Nov 2, 2012 | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Launch price | $329 | $499 |
| Chip | Apple A5, 1 GHz dual-core | Apple A6X, 1.4 GHz dual-core |
| Status | Vintage | Vintage |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.9-inch | 9.7-inch |
| Type | LED-backlit IPS multi-touch | Retina LED-backlit IPS multi-touch |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 (163 ppi) | 2048 x 1536 (264 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Chip | ||
| Chip | Apple A5, 1 GHz dual-core | Apple A6X, 1.4 GHz dual-core (Swift) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Storage options | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB |
| Camera | ||
| Rear camera | 5 MP iSight, 1080p video | 5 MP iSight, 1080p video at 30 fps |
| Front camera | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD, 720p video | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD, 720p video |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours of web, video or music | Up to 10 hours (9 hours on cellular data) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n, dual-band | 802.11a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Cellular | Optional 4G LTE model with nano-SIM | Optional 4G LTE model with extra carrier bands |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning |
| Accessories | ||
| Apple Pencil | Not supported | Not supported |
| Keyboard | Bluetooth keyboards and third-party cases | Bluetooth keyboards and third-party cases |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 200 x 134.7 x 7.2 mm | 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 308 g (Wi-Fi), 312 g (cellular) | 652 g (Wi-Fi), 662 g (cellular) |
| Security | ||
| Authentication | Passcode lock | Passcode lock |
| Software | ||
| Launch OS | iOS 6.0 | iOS 6.0 |
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