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How Big Is the iPad Mini and How Much Does It Weigh?
It's Apple's answer to 7-inch Android tablets
By Daniel Nations Daniel Nations Writer University of Texas at Arlington Daniel Nations has been a tech journalist since 1994. His work has appeared in Computer Currents, The Examiner, and other publications. He is a developer who has published apps in the Apple App Store, Google Play marketplace and Amazon Appstore; he also has worked as a data analyst and DB administrator. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 6, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apple iPad Macs The iPad Mini is Apple's answer to 7-inch Android tablets such as the Amazon Kindle Fire and Google Nexus, but its 7.9-inch display makes it slightly larger. The extra fraction of an inch may not sound like much, but it adds around 35 percent more viewing space (29.6 square inches versus the 21.9 square inches of a typical 7-inch tablet). The iPad Mini's screen is also geared toward a 4:3 display ratio, which is better for apps and especially web browsing—most web pages are designed for a 4:3 ratio display. In contrast, Android tablets tend to have a 16:9 ratio, which is the standard widescreen dimension and is best for displaying video. Tomohiro Ohsumi / Getty Images Original iPad Mini
The original iPad Mini measures, in inches, 7.87 by 5.3, with a depth of 0.28. The Wi-Fi version weighs just over a half-pound. iPad Mini 2 and 3
The iPad Mini 2 and the iPad Mini 3 have similar heights and widths, but owing to an upgrade in processing speed, they're slightly thicker (0.30 inches) and weigh slightly more (0.73 pounds). iPad Mini 4
The lineup went on a diet with the iPad Mini 4. With a depth of 0.24 of an inch, it's skinnier than the original iPad Mini and weighs slightly less, coming in at 0.66 pounds. iPad Mini 5
Apple's latest version of the iPad Mini 5 features a 7.9‑inch Retina display with True Tone. It weighs 0.66 pounds and it's 6.1 mm thin. If your hands are of average size, you'll see the tips of your fingers poking out the other side of the iPad Mini when you hold it in the palm of your hand with your thumb running along the side. It's almost twice as wide and about 20 percent longer than the largest iPhones. It's a portable tablet you can use comfortably with one hand, resting the iPad Mini in your palm and looping your thumb around the side. iPad Mini' s 7 9-Inch Display and Touch ID
The original iPad Mini had only a 1024 x 768 resolution, but starting with the second generation, the iPad Mini sports a 2048 x 1536 Retina display. This matches the resolution of the larger iPad Air, and because it's the same resolution on a smaller display, it has a higher pixel density. This means displays are slightly clearer when viewed at the same distance, although at these high screen resolutions, you have to concentrate to discern any difference. The iPad Mini gained a Touch ID fingerprint sensor starting with the third generation. It doesn't have the near-field communications (NFC) required to pay at stores, but Touch ID has a number of great uses beyond as a payment switch. Perhaps the best use for it is bypassing the lock screen so you don't have to put in your passcode every time you want to use the iPad. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The Difference Between the iPad Mini 4 and the Original Mini The iPad's Screen Resolution for Different Models What Is the iPad Air and How Does it Compare? The 27 Best iPads of 2022 by Lifewire iPad Air vs. iPad mini 2 Behind the Invention and Evolution of the iPad iPad 2 vs. iPad Mini 2 New iPad mini Pro: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors The iPad Mini vs. the Galaxy Tab 3 How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone What Is the Newest Generation of the iPad? How Big Is the iPad and How Much Does It Weigh? The 9 Best Tablets in 2022, Tested by Lifewire How to Set Up and Use Touch ID, the iPhone Fingerprint Scanner How Much Does an iPad Mini Cost? How to Reset an iPad Mini Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies