It has been a few years since Apple updated its smallest tablet line, so the iPad Mini 5 is a welcome upgrade. But just how far does it go? At first glance, it looks a lot like the outgoing iPad Mini 4, so what has changed? We take a look at the specific differences between these diminutive tablets.
If you’ve been holding out for a refresh to the iPad Mini line, you’ll be delighted to hear that Apple has finally gotten around to it. The iPad Mini 4 was released in 2015, so it’s long overdue for an upgrade. At first glance, the incoming iPad Mini 5 looks an awful lot like the outgoing iPad Mini 4, but there are some important changes here.
Whether you’re shopping for a new tablet, or looking to upgrade from the older model, you’ll want to know how the iPad Mini 5 measures up. Let’s dig into the specs and see what’s new.
Probably the biggest upgrade in the new iPad Mini is the processor. Going from the A8 to the A12 Bionic is a major leap. The newer iPad Mini will be faster, more capable, and more efficient. It will be able to handle the latest and most demanding games and apps, as well as augmented reality. Apple doesn’t reveal how much RAM is in its devices, but it’s likely that the new iPad has something extra in that department too. The iPad Mini 4 came with various storage options, from a paltry 16GB up to 128GB; the new iPad Mini offers either 64GB or 256GB.
Apple doesn’t tend to reveal the capacity of its batteries either, preferring to state a mixed usage time. The new iPad Mini should be good for up to 10 hours of mixed use, just like its predecessor.
