Head to head · 2 tablets

iPad mini vs iPad mini 2

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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iPad mini
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The short verdict

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iPad mini
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iPad mini 2
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Choose the iPad mini if
  • Lighter in the hand (308 vs 331 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theiPad mini1 win
−23 gLighter in the hand308 vs 331 g
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display1 difference
Display type
7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch
7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Memory1 difference
Storage
16GB, 32GB, 64GB
16 GB
Body2 differences
Dimensions
200 x 134.7 x 7.2 mm
200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm
Weight
308 g
331 g
Design2 differences
Dimensions
height: 7.87 inches (200 mm) · width: 5.3 inches (134.7 mm) · depth: 0.28 inch (7.2 mm)
height: 7.87 inches (200 mm) · width: 5.3 inches (134.7 mm) · depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)
Weights
0.68 pound (308 g), 0.69 pound (312 g)
0.73 pound (331 g), 0.75 pound (341 g)
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