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iPad mini 4 vs iPad mini (5th generation)

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iPad mini 4
iPad mini 4—Score pending
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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

We haven’t scored the iPad mini 4 yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

iPad mini 4
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iPad mini (5th generation)
8.5
Choose the iPad mini (5th generation) if
  • Readers, gamers and note-takers who want a one-hand tablet
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Performance1 difference
Chipset
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon
A12 Bionic
Battery & Charging1 difference
Capacity
5,124 mAh
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi
Memory2 differences
Storage
16 GB
64GB, 256GB
RAM
2 GB
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Camera2 differences
Primary camera
8 MP
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Camera
8MP camera - Autofocus - Panorama (up to
- 8-megapixel camera - ƒ/2.4 aperture - Five-element lens - Hybrid IR filter - Backside illumination - Live Photos - Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos - Autofocus - Panorama (up to 43 megapixels) - HDR for photos - Exposure control - Burst mode
Connectivity1 difference
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0
5.0
Body1 difference
Weight
304 g
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