iPad mini (A20 Pro) - Tech Specs
Year introduced: 2026
Finish
Midnight
Starlight
Capacity1
128GB
256GB
512GB
Size and Weight2
Wi-Fi models
Height: 7.69 inches (195.3 mm)
Width: 5.22 inches (132.6 mm)
Depth: 0.21 inch (5.4 mm)
Weight: 0.56 pound (255 grams)
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Height: 7.69 inches (195.3 mm)
Width: 5.22 inches (132.6 mm)
Depth: 0.21 inch (5.4 mm)
Weight: 0.58 pound (263 grams)
Buttons and Connectors
Volume buttons
Top button/ Touch ID sensor
Microphones
Camera
Magnetic connector
Stereo audio using Acoustic Display
USB‑C connector
In the Box
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter)
20W USB‑C Power Adapter
Polishing cloth in nano-texture display glass option
Display
Super Retina XDR display
OLED
2316-by-1512 resolution at 326 ppi
Wide color (P3)
True Tone
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Fully laminated
Antireflective coating
Nano-texture display glass option on 256GB and 512GB models
SDR brightness: 600 nits max
XDR brightness: 600 nits max full screen, 1200 nits peak (HDR content only)
1 nit minimum brightness
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Supports Apple Pencil Pro
Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C)
Apple Pencil hover
The iPad mini display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 8.5 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant3
Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Chip
A20 Pro chip
Models with 128GB or 256GB storage:
5-core CPU with 2 super cores and 3 efficiency cores
7-core GPU
Neural Accelerators
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
16-core Neural Engine
Models with 512GB storage:
6-core CPU with 2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores
7-core GPU
Neural Accelerators
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Dual 16-core Neural Engine
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI4
The next generation of Apple Intelligence is centered around you, integrated into your apps, and built with privacy. Apple Intelligence powers Siri AI — an entirely new version of Siri that’s more personal, conversational, and powerful, along with helpful features across apps.
Camera
12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture
Digital zoom up to 5x
Five‑element lens
Adaptive True Tone flash
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Panorama (up to 63MP)
Smart HDR 4
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Advanced red-eye correction
Photo geotagging
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording
4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
720p HD video recording at 30 fps
Adaptive True Tone flash
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
Continuous autofocus video
Playback zoom
Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
Front Camera
Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera
ƒ/2.0 aperture
Smart HDR 4
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Lens correction
Retina Flash with True Tone
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Video Calling5
FaceTime video
Center Stage
iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi‑Fi or cellular
Audio Calling5
FaceTime audio
Relay cellular calls from your nearby iPhone with the Phone app
Speakers
Stereo audio using Acoustic Display
Microphones
Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording
Cellular and Wireless
All models
Apple N1 wireless networking chip
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO6
Simultaneous dual band
Bluetooth 6
Thread networking technology
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Apple C2 cellular modem
5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO6
Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
Model A3596:
5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79)6
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, 106)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
Data only7
Wi-Fi calling6
eSIM8
SIM Card
eSIM8
iPad mini uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards)
Location
All models
Digital compass
Wi-Fi
iBeacon microlocation
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
GPS/GNSS
Cellular
Sensors
Touch ID
Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Barometer
Ambient light sensor
Touch ID
Unlock iPad
Secure personal data within apps
Make purchases from the iTunes Store, the App Store, and Apple Books
Apple Pay
Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
Send and receive money in Messages
Siri9
Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more
Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri
Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant
Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural and helpful
Charging and Expansion
USB‑C port with support for:
Charging
DisplayPort
USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)
Display Support
Supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors
Supports one external display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz
Digital video output
Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
VGA, HDMI, and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately)
Video mirroring
Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
Video mirroring and video out support through USB‑C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB‑C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Power and Battery10
All models
Built-in 18.9-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi or watching video
Charging via power adapter or USB‑C to computer system
Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with USB‑C power adapters capable of providing 35W or higher (adapters sold separately)11
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Operating System
iPadOS
iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad.
Accessibility
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad.
Learn more about Accessibility
Features include:
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
Accessibility Reader
Motion, display, and text settings
Live Captions
Subtitles and Captions
Voice Control
Switch Control
AssistiveTouch
Personal Voice and Live Speech
Built-in Apps
Apple Store
App Store
Books
Calculator
Calendar
Camera
Clock
Contacts
FaceTime
Files
Find My
Freeform
Games
GarageBand
Health
Home
iMovie
iTunes Store
Journal
Keynote
Magnifier
Mail
Maps
Measure
Messages
Music
News
Notes
Numbers
Pages
Passwords
Phone
Photos
Podcasts
Preview
Reminders
Safari
Settings
Shortcuts
Stocks
Tips
Translate
TV
Voice Memos
Weather
For a complete list of Apple apps available on iPad, see apple.com/apps.
System Requirements
Apple Account (required for some features)
Internet access12
Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:
macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.9 or later
Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download)
Languages
Language support
Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional – Hong Kong), Chinese (Traditional – Taiwan), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia), English (India), English (UK), English (U.S.), Finnish, French (Canada), French (France), German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Odia, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (U.S.), Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
Video Playback
Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes
HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
Audio Playback
Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio playback
User-configurable maximum volume limit
Environmental Requirements
Operating ambient temperature:
32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature:
−4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity:
5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude:
tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
iPad mini and the Environment
iPad mini is designed to reduce environmental impact:13
See the iPad mini Product Environmental Report (PDF)
Progress toward Apple 2030
Apple 2030 is our goal to be carbon neutral across our value chain. We design our products to be less carbon intensive by prioritizing the use of recycled and renewable content and low-carbon materials while focusing on the energy efficiency of our software and hardware.
Materials
iPad mini is made with 35% recycled content,13 including:
100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
100% recycled cobalt in the battery
100% recycled gold plating and tin solder in all Apple‑designed printed circuit boards
95% recycled lithium in the battery
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
80% recycled steel in multiple components including the logo and speaker components
Energy
ENERGY STAR® certified14
Packaging
100% fiber-based packaging15
Waste
No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
Smarter chemistry16
All of the materials used in Apple products, accessories, and packaging are covered by the requirements of our Regulated Substances Specification (PDF), which was one of the first in industry to restrict the use of key substances of concern. See the latest Environmental Progress Report (PDF) to understand Apple’s recent efforts in phasing out these chemistries.
Actual formatted capacity is less and varies due to many factors. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings, and iPad model. 1GB = 1 billion bytes.
Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
iPad mini (A20 Pro) is splash, water, and dust resistant and was tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes). Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPad; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.
Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iPadOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iPadOS. Siri AI is not available for users under 13. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions. Learn more at support.apple.com/148587.
FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi‑Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Data plan required for cellular connections. 5G, Gigabit LTE, LTE, and Wi-Fi calling are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular.
Cellular data plan is sold separately. The model you purchase is configured to work with a particular cellular network technology. Check with your carrier for compatibility and cellular data plan availability.
Not all carriers support eSIM. For Model A3596, see your carrier for details. For Model A3597, contact China Unicom for more details.
Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
Testing conducted by Apple in September 2026 using preproduction iPad mini (A20 Pro) units. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback and internet browsing using Wi‑Fi or cellular data network (cellular models subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks). Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Internet over Wi‑Fi and cellular data network tested by browsing 20 popular web pages. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network (except for internet browsing over cellular data network); the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off; Brightness was set to 50%; and WPA2 encryption was enabled. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, network, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary.
Testing conducted by Apple in September 2026 using preproduction iPad mini (A20 Pro) units, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (Model A3351) or Apple 35W Dual USB‑C Port Compact Power Adapter (Model A2571). Requires an outlet that supports up to 1.5A at 100‑240V, 50‑60Hz. Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPad mini. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.
Product recycled or renewable content is the mass of certified recycled material relative to the overall mass of the device, not including packaging or in-box accessories.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks, and coatings are excluded from our calculations.
Apple’s Regulated Substances Specification describes Apple’s restrictions on the use of certain chemical substances in materials in Apple products, accessories, manufacturing processes, and packaging used for shipping products to Apple’s end-customers. Restrictions are derived from international laws or directives, regulatory agencies, eco-label requirements, environmental standards, and Apple policies. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates except for AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances for new products where technically possible.