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iPad mini 4 (4th generation) [2015] vs iPad mini (5th generation)

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iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)8.5Very good· Top score
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The short verdict

iPad mini (5th generation) is scored, the other is pending

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iPad mini 4 (4th generation) [2015]
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iPad mini (5th generation)
8.5
iPad mini 4 (4th generation) [2015]
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    Key differences

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    Performance1 difference
    Chipset
    Apple A8
    A12 Bionic
    Memory1 difference
    Storage
    16 GB, 32 GB, 128 GB
    64GB, 256GB
    Camera1 difference
    Primary camera
    8 MP
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    Body1 difference
    Weight
    299 g
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