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iPad mini (6th generation)
Released September 2021.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/09/apple-unveils-new-ipad-mini-with-breakthrough-performance-in-stunning-new-designRead 10 October 2026Announced September 14, 2021. In stores from Friday, September 24, 2021 Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Screen size
- 8.3in
- Chipset
- A15 Bionic
- Display type
- LCD (IPS)
- Storage
- 64, 256GB
96 of 168 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- A2567, A2568, A25695Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 10 October 2026A2567 Wi-Fi, A2568 Wi-Fi + Cellular, A2569 Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only)
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 14 September 20213Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/09/apple-unveils-new-ipad-mini-with-breakthrough-performance-in-stunning-new-designRead 10 October 2026Press release dated September 14, 2021
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-powerful-new-ipad-mini-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 23 October 2026Apple's press release compares the new iPad mini with A17 Pro to the A15 Bionic in the previous-generation iPad mini.
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Finish: Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight (US page)
- OS updates promised
- Not available
- Security updates promised
- Not available
- Security updates until
- Not available
Body
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Weight
- 293g(10.3 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi models 293 g. Wi-Fi + Cellular models 297 g
- Front
- Not available
- Dust and water rating
- Not available
- MIL-STD-810
- Not available
- SIM
- Nano-SIMs1eSIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- Built-in kickstand
- Not available
Display
- Screen size
- 8.3in(21.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 20268.3-inch diagonal measured as a rectangle with rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less
- Resolution
- 2266 × 1488px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- Pixel density
- 326.6ppi
- Aspect ratio
- 3:26Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_(2021)-11105.phpRead 10 October 20261488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio
- Display type
- LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- Display type (as published)
- Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- Dimming zones
- Not available
- Refresh rate modes
Max (Hz) 60 - Max refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Min refresh rate
- Not available
- Brightness (typical, SDR)
- 500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Display section: 500 nits brightness. Apple does not label it typical or maximum
- Peak brightness
- Not available
- Full-screen HDR brightness
- Not available
- Contrast ratio
- Not available
- Colour depth
- Not available
- DCI-P3 coverage
- Not available
- HDR playback formats
- Not available
- Fully laminated
- Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- Anti-reflection coating
- Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- Screen surface
- Not available
- Nano-texture option
- Not available
- PWM dimming frequency
- Not available
Platform
- OS at launch
- iPadOS 153Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/09/apple-unveils-new-ipad-mini-with-breakthrough-performance-in-stunning-new-designRead 10 October 2026iPadOS 15 ships with the new iPad mini
- Software
- Not available
- Latest OS
- iPadOS 276Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_(2021)-11105.phpRead 10 October 2026iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 2712Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 10 October 2026iPadOS 27 compatibility list names iPad mini (6th generation, A17 Pro). Read as the iPad mini line from the 6th generation. GSMArena also lists the iPad mini (2021) as upgradable to iPadOS 27
- CPU configuration
Count Core Max clock (GHz) 2 Performance core 2.93 4 Efficiency core Not available Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Chip section: 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. No clock stated by Apple6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_(2021)-11105.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena CPU line: 2x2.93 GHz performance cores. The efficiency cluster clock is shown as unknown (4xX.X GHz), so no efficiency clock is stored- Max CPU clock
- 2.93GHz
- GPU
- Apple 5-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- NPU performance
- Not available
Memory
- RAM type
- Not available
- Memory bandwidth
- Not available
- Storage
- 64, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Capacity: 64GB and 256GB. 1GB = 1 billion bytes
- Storage type
- Not available
- Memory card
- None6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_(2021)-11105.phpRead 10 October 2026Card slot: No
- Max card size
- Not available
Rear cameras
- Rear cameras
Role Resolution (MP) Aperture (f/) Autofocus Main 12 1.8 PDAF Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 202612MP Wide camera, f/1.8 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels13Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 10 October 2026Focus Pixels section: dedicated focus pixels provide phase detection. Apple states Autofocus with Focus Pixels for this tablet, so autofocus is stored as pdaf- Number of rear cameras
- 1
- Main camera
- 12MP
- Flash
- Quad-LED True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- Video recording
Width (px) Height (px) Max frame rate (fps) 3840 2160 60 1920 1080 240 1280 720 30 - Max video resolution
- 3840 × 2160px
- Video HDR
- Not available
- Video formats
- HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- LiDAR scanner
- Not available
Front camera
- Front cameras
Role Resolution (MP) Aperture (f/) Field of view Ultrawide 12 2.4 122° Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 202612MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.4 aperture. Field of view is on the Apple Ireland page2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ie/111886Read 10 October 2026Apple Ireland page: 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, 122 degree field of view, f/2.4 aperture- Front camera resolution (as published)
- Not available
- Front camera position
- Portrait edge8Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_6_2021-review-2329p2.phpRead 10 October 2026The 12MP front camera sits above the screen when the tablet is held in portrait, on the short edge
- Auto framing
- Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Video calling lists Center Stage
- Front video
Width (px) Height (px) Max frame rate (fps) 1920 1080 60 - Front autofocus
- Not available
Audio
- Speaker layout
- Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Speakers: landscape stereo speakers8Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_6_2021-review-2329p2.phpRead 10 October 2026Landscape stereo setup, one speaker on each short side
- Stereo speakers
- Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- 3.5 mm jack
- No6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_(2021)-11105.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No
- Audio features
- Not available
Network
- Network
- HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Model A2568 lists 5G NR, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE and UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA. No GSM is listed
- 2G bands
- Not available
- 3G bands
- 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Model A2568. UMTS/HSPA bands in MHz
- 4G bands
- B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Model A2568. FDD-LTE 1 to 71 plus TD-LTE 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48
- 5G bands
- n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Model A2568. 5G NR bands n1 to n79 as listed
- Max download speed
- 3,500Mbps3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/09/apple-unveils-new-ipad-mini-with-breakthrough-performance-in-stunning-new-designRead 10 October 20265G allows peak speeds of up to 3.5Gbps in ideal conditions
- Modem
- Not available
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Simultaneous dual band
- Bluetooth codecs
- Not available
- Positioning
- Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add GPS/GNSS and cellular
- Dual-band GNSS
- Not available
- USB speed
- USB 3 (up to 5Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026USB-C port with USB 3 (up to 5Gb/s)
- Thunderbolt
- Not available
- Video out over USB
- Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- Max external display
- Resolution3840 × 2160 pxRefresh rate30 Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Supports one external display with up to 4K resolution at 30Hz
- External displays
- 11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
Stylus
- Compatible styluses
Name Included Tilt Hover Charging Apple Pencil (2nd generation) No Not available No Magnetic, on the device Apple Pencil (USB-C) No Yes No USB-C Source10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111889Read 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (2nd generation) tech specs list iPad mini (6th generation) as compatible. Hover works only with the models in Apple's hover list and the iPad mini 6 is not on it. Pressure and tilt are not stated on this page11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (USB-C) is compatible with iPad mini (6th generation), supports tilt, has no pressure sensitivity and charges over USB-C. The hover footnote lists iPad mini (A17 Pro) and not the 6th generation- Pressure levels
- Not available
- Tilt support
- Yes
- Hover
- No
Keyboard and accessories
- Accessory connector
- Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- Official keyboards
- Not available
- Keyboard with trackpad
- Not available
- Keyboard in box
- Not available
Features and sensors
- Fingerprint
- Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Touch ID in the top button
- Face unlock
- Not available
- Sensors
- Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- Extra buttons
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- Not available
- Battery capacity (typical)
- Not available
- Battery energy
- 19.3Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026Built-in 19.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
- Claimed battery life
Use case Connection Hours (h) Web browsing Wi-Fi 10 Video playback Not available 10 Web browsing Cellular 9 - Video playback (claimed)
- 10h
- Wired charging
- Not available
- Wired charging standards
- USB Power Delivery7Measurementgsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_6_2021-review-2329p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review states the tablet supports fast charging via USB Power Delivery power adapters. The review gives a maximum of about 25W, which is not exact and is not stored
- Charging guidance
- Not available
- Charge 0 to 50 %
- Not available
- Charge 0 to 100 %
- Not available
- Reverse wired
- Not available
Measured
- Geekbench 6 single-core
- Not available
- Geekbench 6 multi-core
- Not available
- Geekbench 6 GPU
- Not available
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- Not available
- 3DMark stress test stability
- Not available
- AnTuTu
- Not available
- Manual SDR brightness (measured)
- 518nits7Measurementgsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_6_2021-review-2329p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Display test at 100% brightness: white 518 cd/m2, black 0.391 cd/m2. White-area extent not stated. Manual maximum, GSMArena lab
- Brightness with auto (measured)
- Not available
- HDR brightness (measured)
- Not available
- Contrast ratio (measured)
- 1,325:17Measurementgsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_6_2021-review-2329p3.phpRead 10 October 20261325:1 at 100% brightness (white 518, black 0.391 cd/m2)
- Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
- 1.27Measurementgsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_6_2021-review-2329p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Average deltaE of 1.2 against sRGB targets. Delta E formula not stated
- Reflections (measured)
- Not available
- PWM dimming (measured)
- Not available
- PWM up to brightness (measured)
- Not available
- Stylus latency (measured)
- Not available
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Battery tests (measured)
Test Hours (h) GSMArena web browsing 10.72 GSMArena video 10 - Full charge time (measured)
- 117min7Measurementgsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_6_2021-review-2329p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Time to full charge from 0 percent: 1:57 h with the bundled 20W adapter
- Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
- -29.7LUFS6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_(2021)-11105.phpRead 10 October 2026Our Tests, Loudspeaker: -29.7 LUFS (Average)
EU label and regulatory
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- EU energy class
- Not available
- Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
- Not available
- Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
- Not available
- Drop resistance class
- Not available
- Repairability class
- Not available
- SAR body (US)
- Not available
- SAR body (EU)
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- iPad mini (6th generation), USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
Links
- Product page
- support.apple.com/en-us/1118861Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- support.apple.com/en-us/1118861Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886Read 10 October 2026
- Manual
- Not available
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year14Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Market US. Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty covers iPad
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Variants
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| Model number | Launch price (US) | Launch price (EU) | Markets | Weight | SIM | Storage | Cellular | Network | 3G bands | 4G bands | 5G bands | 5G mmWave | Positioning | Claimed battery life | ||||||||||||
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| A2567 | $499 | €549 | US, DE | 293 g | Not available | 64 GB | No | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation | Show 2 rows
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| A2567 | Not available | Not available | Not available | 293 g | Not available | 256 GB | No | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation | Show 2 rows
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| A2568 | $649 | €719 | US, DE | 297 g | Nano-SIMs 1, eSIMs 1, eSIM only No | 64 GB | Yes | HSPA, LTE, 5G | 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B48 | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 | No | Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular | Show 3 rows
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| A2568 | Not available | Not available | Not available | 297 g | Nano-SIMs 1, eSIMs 1, eSIM only No | 256 GB | Yes | HSPA, LTE, 5G | 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B48 | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 | No | Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular | Show 3 rows
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Sources
We read 16 sources for this tablet. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111886
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ie/111886
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043
- Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_(2021)-11105.php
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111889
- Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencil
- Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipados
- Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.html
- Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_Mini_(6th_generation)
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SuccessorApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)